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Before you start…
Make sure you have a pen and paper handy. You will be asked to complete simple, written tasks as you go along.
Allow time to work through the whole topic, preferably without distractions – 30 minutes should be plenty.
Watch the video
For your convenience, you can watch a short video covering the topic below.
The Problem
Here are the main problems you will try to solve this week.
- Which of these problems ring true with you or not?
- How many portions of fruit and veg do you eat on average each day?
- List the fruit and veg you typically eat.
A Solution
Here is an overall solution for the problems you face. Make sure you understand the general idea of how you are going to solve things.
- List how this possible solution may or may not work for you.
- How many varieties of fruit and veg do you typically eat?
- List the ways you can start to introduce more fruit and veg to your meals.
Your Action
Here is the detailed Action Plan you can follow, like a recipe, to solve the problem.
- Re-write Your Action above, but customising it to your personal situation.
- List the barriers to you successfully completing Your Action this week (eg – what events, situations, people etc could get in your way?)
- List the ways that Your Action can be made easier to achieve this week (eg – what tools, tactics, people etc can help you overcome your barriers?)
Now do it
Now you have your Action Plan in place for the coming week, make sure you actually do it! Don’t let yourself get distracted or nudged off course.
If you complete the Homework Form to log Your Action, you will receive reminders throughout the week to help you stay on track.
Remember, you are worth the effort you will put into this…
Tools to help
Homework Form – if you complete this online you will receive reminders to help you throughout the week.
Review Form – complete your review online before you attend the Review Coaching Session so you are prepared for the session.
Continue your food and exercise diary – these will form a valuable source of data for you as you progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I add veg to breakfast?
This is a common question. Remember the Healthy Eating Plate is a guide. If you add fruit to your breakfast and not veggies that is fine. Although, adding mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach to scrambled eggs also works!
Why are different colours of fruit and veg important?
Simply, different colours tend to mean different vitamins and minerals so by eating a variety of different colours you will be eating a range of vitamins and minerals.
Plus, we think a colourful plate of food looks appetising and eating should be an enjoyable, satisfying experience.
Do I have to eat fresh fruit and veg?
Again, the simple answer is no. Frozen or tinned fruit and veg is equally as nutritious and has the advantage of not going off quickly so avoiding waste.
Be careful with tinned options – they can sometimes have added salt or sugars. Choose brands that are in water.
Having a bag of frozen fruit or veggies in your freezer or some tinned options is a great way of ensuring you will always have a supply to add to your meals if your meal planning doesn’t go to plan and you haven’t got fresh options. These are also great ways of having ingredients for smoothies or soups – two simple ways of adding more fruit and veg to your meals.