Control (don't eliminate) Carbs

Some people think that cutting starchy carbs is the quick solution to weight loss. Some people have had success with this but for most it's not a solution they can stick to long term.

Cutting out ALL rice, cereals, bread, potatoes is a major change to your diet.  Yet these foods are often at the heart of our portion distortions and contribute a huge amount to our energy intake.
Read on for ways you can reduce your carbs

​Controlling rather than cutting carbs from your diet is a more moderate and long term approach to managing your calorie intake.

Some tips to limit your carb intake include:

• Make one (or two) meals a day carb-free.
• Stick to no/low carb salads or soups for lunch
• Try fruit and yoghurt or an omelette for breakfast instead of toast or cereals
• Use vegetables as a substitute. Often in pasta, rice and potatoes are simply a taste carrier. Try serving your dinner over vegetables like cauliflower or broccoli.
• Avoid carb-based snacks - instead try a boiled egg, vegetable sticks, fresh fruit or nuts.

​Any other suggestions?