01/11/2026
“What should I actually eat?”
You don’t need a completely different menu to start improving your meals.
A simple starting point is:
🍗 A protein source—chicken, fish, eggs, lean mince, beans or lentils.
🥔 A carbohydrate source—potatoes, rice, pasta or bread.
🥦 Some vegetables or fruit.
That could be:
• Chicken, potatoes and frozen vegetables.
• Spaghetti bolognese with some vegetables added to the sauce.
• Eggs on wholemeal toast, with tomatoes and a piece of fruit.
Use foods you enjoy, can afford and know how to prepare. Frozen vegetables, tinned beans and microwave rice can make things easier.
You don’t need to cut out carbs or cook everything from scratch. If weight loss is your goal, portions, cooking oils, sauces and extras still matter too.
For the week ahead, choose two straightforward meals and put the ingredients on your shopping list.
Having something easy available can make dinner one less thing to figure out.