BREAKFAST BUFFET SWAPS

Set yourself up for the day with these slimming choices

- NATALIA LUBOMIRSKI

Heading on holiday? Whether you're in the UK or abroad, a hotel buffet can be hard to navigate. It can be tempting to load your plate up with every item on offer – some combinations you'd never even contemplate eating for breakfast at home (chocolate croissant and cheese, anyone?). Even if you're not going away, we're here to help you stay on track with our smart breakfast swaps that will keep you satisfied, slash those calories, avoid heartburn and help you stay in shape this summer.

SLIMMING SAUSAGES

SWAP 1 pork sausage, plus serving of ketchup (208 cals)FOR 2 chicken chipolatas, 2 medium-sized tomatoes (66 cals)SAVE 142 CALS

* Pork is a fatty meat – one sausage contains around 16g fat, compared to just 1.6g in two chicken chipolatas.

CEREAL SWITCH

SWAP Berry granola (60g) and semi-skimmed milk (302 cals)FOR Bran flakes (30g), semi-skimmed milk (100ml) and30g blueberries (169 cals)SAVE 133 CALS

* Bran flakes have high amounts of gut-healthy fibre, containing 17g per 100g, to help you stay regular.

CALORIE-CUTTING COFFEE

SWAP Latte (136 cals)FOR White Americano (19 cals) SAVE 117 CALS

* Be careful with milk alternatives – they can contain added sugar and salt.