Its OK to skip breakfast.
This is a common misconception. Breakfast is a very important meal and just a simple breakfast can provide lots of vitamins and minerals. If we miss breakfast, this tends to make us snack by mid-morning on foods that are high in sugar and fat.
Most of our salt intake comes from processed food
By far the most amount of salt in our diet comes from processed food and not from the salt that we add at the table.
Dried fruit isn't as healthy as fresh fruit.
This isn't true. Dried fruit like raisins and dates all count towards your 5 a day. They also boost your energy levels and contain fibre, vitamins and minerals.
Frozen is as good for you as fresh.
Frozen fruit and veg are frozen within hours of being picked, so they retain their vitamins.
Bread and potatoes are fattening.
Starchy foods like bread, potatoes, rice and pasta are a really important part of a healthy diet - and they keep you full for longer. Its only when we add fat to them (like oil and butter) that they become fattening.
A full scottish breakfast can be healthier.
A full Scottish breakfast can be healthier if you grill rather than fry your bacon or sausage and scramble or poach your eggs to keep down the fat. Adding mushrooms or baked beans will count towards your five a day.
Health Benefits
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