What's BETTER?

Take our quiz to see if you can spot the healthier-for-you options

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Eating to lose weight or improve your health can be confusing. In fact, fewer than 1% of Brits achieve the balanced diet that’s recommended by the NHS* – and, often, what we put on our plate is based on guesswork.

‘A diet containing fresh, whole food is preferable to one that’s mostly processed foods, which are typically high in sugar, salt and fat,’ says GP Dr Nisa Aslam. But while we all know munching French fries is less healthy than a salad, lots of our daily decisions aren’t so obvious.

Ready to test your knowledge? Choose what you think are the healthiest picks on the right, then check out the expert advice, so you can tweak your diet.

DID YOU KNOW?

Grazing throughout the day can be better than having a huge midday meal. ‘Healthy nibbling prevents a post-lunch slump,’ says nutritionist Jenna Hope. ‘Spreading out your calorie intake means you’re less likely to experience the blood sugar spike and crash that occurs after a big, heavy meal.’ Just be careful not to over-snack on processed foods – choose veggie sticks and houmous, rice crackers or crisp bread with a healthy topping, nuts and fruit.

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