- Use spreads on bread sparingly; try replacing with jam, marmite, or pickles.
- Use semi-skimmed or skimmed milk.
- Eat low-fat dairy produce, diet yoghurts, half-fat or cottage cheeses, replace cream with yoghurt or custard.
- Grill rather than fry and use small amounts of olive oil in cooking only when essential.
- Avoid processed meats such as mince and sausages which are very high in fat; try replacing with soya products or mixing meat and soya together.
- Remove fat and skin from meat before cooking.