We all know what we should be eating. Indeed we are incessantly bombarded with television programs, magazine articles and advertising about the right foods for our bodies. Very often, however, nutritious recipes can seem complex and time-consuming to make and the fresh fruit and vegetables we buy in a bid to stay healthy shrivel and rot before we decide how to slip them into our meals.


But, fear not, for there are easy ways to incorporate healthy eating habits into your daily life subtlety.

1) Many people skip breakfast usually because they are in a hurry to get to work, trying to loose weight or are simply not hungry in the morning. We all need to make a conscious effort to eat this most important meal of the day. A typical breakfast consists of cereal, bread, yoghurt, fruit or cereal bars all of which are excellent sources of essential vitamins and nutrients. Just grabbing a banana on the way to catch the train in the morning can really improve your eating habits.

2) Instead of relying on the school/work canteen for lunch, bring a packed lunch. This way you can monitor exactly what goes into your food and you won’t be tempted to give into the less than healthy options on those hot plates. Make a sandwich or wrap and fill it with green salad, tomatoes and cucumbers along with your choice of sandwich meat to work towards getting your five portions of fruit and vegetables per day.

3) If you’re anything like me, given the choice between an apple or a bar of chocolate, it’s the chocolate every time I’m afraid. I’ve got around this one by not buying any sugary, fatty snacks in the supermarket. That way if I fancy something to snack on whilst watching TV in the evening I only have a choice of healthy foods. If you have a sweet tooth, replace sugar-laden sweets with fruit such as watermelons or pineapples. If like me you can’t resist savory treats such as crisps, swop to eating pistachio, hazel or brazil nuts.

4) Pop a cereal bar or piece of fruit into your purse or car. Oftentimes when we’re out and hunger pangs start we automatically swing by the gas station or drive-thru and give in to those naughty foods. Eating a cereal bar or fruit will fight off the hunger until you get home.

At five months pregnant my appetite has increased significantly compared to pre-pregnancy. I always carry around with me a healthy snack because if hunger strikes I just have to eat right there and then! The problem is when hunger catches you