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WLP 8
WLP 8
Laura’s diary
Week 8 Did you know?
Calorie counting has made me a much more Products carrying a 5 A DAY message
creative cook and has led to me experimenting can be misleading. ‘5 A DAY’ logos have
been appearing on food high in sugar,
with a wider range of fruit and veg.
salt and fat such as biscuits and fizzy
Asian recipes are particularly versatile. Tomato- drinks.
based curries and marinades deliver a variety, Always check the label for the full list
flavour and freshness that’s hard to beat. of ingredients and look for the Depart-
ment of Health’s official 5 A DAY logo.
Crucially they tend to rely much less on the sorts
of ingredients that send calorie values rocketing,
like cheese.
Week 8
I really recommend investing in some fresh and
dried spices and to give it a go.
Week 8
Make the
3 lower-calorie
most of salads salad dressings
Salads can be your best Orange-balsamic (82kcal)
friend when trying to lose • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
weight but beware of • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
calorie-laden toppings. • Juice of 1 large orange
The golden rule with salads: avoid fatty • Juice of 1 large lemon
• Take care when buying commercial
toppings, always ask for the dressing • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
lower-fat salad dressings – while they
on the side and avoid mayonnaise or may be low in fat, they can often
cream-based dressings. be high in sugar. Always check the
Salad dressings nutrition information on the label.
nhs.uk/5ADAY