IT S DIFFICULT to know how to start losing weight, especially in lockdown when finding motivation to do even the smallest of tasks is challenging. But fortunately, some weight loss tips are easier than others and don t mean changing your lifestyle entirely. All you need to do is slightly alter the way that you eat, not necessarily what you eat, say experts.
How to live longer: Key lifestyle tips to promote longevity (Image: Getty Images) This means eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions, and consuming the right amount of food and drink to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight, explains the NHS.
The Eatwell Guide shows that to have a healthy, balanced diet, people should try to:
Eat at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day.
Base meals on higher fibre starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta
Have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks)
Eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein