Top tips on diet and nutrition

1 Eat breakfast every morning which will stop you from craving unhealthy snacks mid morning

2 Combine protein with carbohydrates at every meal to keep blood sugar balanced and curb appetite

3 Eat fat! Essential fats found in oily fish and unsalted nuts and seeds actually help you to lose weight by speeding up your metabolism.

4 Eat slowly and chew well. It takes the brain 20 minutes to register that you have had enough to eat!

5 Lastly, do not weigh yourself - you will know if you have lost weight by how your clothes fit


Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD is a nutritionist specialising in women's health.  She is the author of eight internationally best-selling books including 'Fat around the Middle'. For more information see www.marilynglenville.com.

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