Fat's the issue: eating in your 30s and 40s

Healthy eating in your 30s and 40s Eating healthily doesn't mean depriving your taste buds - just check out our menu plans below.

If you eat meat
Try and eat two of the following every day: lean meat, chicken or fish, or if you are a vegetarian, try eggs, nuts, peas, beans and lentils. You should also include two portions of milk, cheese or yoghurt (reduced-fat versions wherever possible) each day. Vegetables (canned, fresh, frozen, dried and juices) should be included five times a day and you should try and eat four or more portions of bread, cereals, potatoes, pasta or rice.

A typical menu might look something like this:

Breakfast