“Top tips for healthy weight loss

•Think small. This is not about dieting or running marathons. This is about making small, easy changes to your lifestyle so they become the norm for life. Little things like swapping full cream milk and yoghurt for low-fat varieties and replacing biscuits with fruit can make a big difference in the long run. Try some of our delicious healthy recipe ideas (link) to help get started.

•Move more, sit less. Again, little things can make a big difference over time. Small changes incorporated into your daily routine - like walking to get the newspaper or a litre of milk, taking the stairs instead of the lift and cutting down on the amount of TV you watch, all add up. There are so many ways you can start to be more active each day.

•Find what you like. If you like to dance, take a dance class. Play outside with your kids. Ride a bike. Fly a kite. Even window shopping can be a good energy burner. So if a gym’s not your thing, don’t worry. There are so many options out there …”

“You can start enjoying a healthy balanced diet today simply by following these five tips:

1. Eat a variety of foods.
2. Include vegetables, wholegrains, fruit, nuts and seeds every day.
3. Choose healthier fats and oils.
4. Try to limit sugary, fatty and salty take-away meals and snacks.
5. Drink mainly water.”

“What are carbohydrates?
Many people think of rice, potatoes and pasta as 'carbs' but that's only a small part of the huge range of foods know as carbohydrates. All fruit and vegetables, all breads and all cereal products are carbohydrates as well as sugars and sugary foods.

Choosing the healthier carbohydrates is common sense. Fresh fruit and veggies, wholegrain breads, wholegrain cereals and pasta and rice are all healthy foods and form part of a healthy eating pattern.”