In the kitchen

By taking small, manageable steps, healthier cooking can become part of your normal routine

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With busy lives and lots of things to do, it can feel difficult to find the time and energy to make changes in the kitchen. Find out how to include more cooking from scratch in your diet.

In the kitchen

Cooking from scratch can be a healthy way to enjoy your meals and snacks, but if it’s not something you’re used to, don’t worry about cooking every night at first. Making healthier changes to one meal a week is better than trying to do everything at once. 

Think about your week – will there be days where you will be too tired to cook or have too much on? Cooking something in advance, or using something from the freezer on those days, can help to avoid making less healthy choices when you’re in a rush.

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Making meals and snacks healthier

Tips for making your meals or snacks a little bit healthier.

Start making meals and snacks healthier
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Create a healthy plate

Learn more about creating a healthy balance on your plate.

Find out how to create a healthy plate
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Healthier and cheaper ways to cook

Cooking foods a certain way can make them healthier and save you time and money.

Find healthier and cheaper ways to cook
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Kitchen basics

Building up basic kitchen equipment and gradually stocking your food cupboard with some essentials, can help you get started.

Learn about kitchen basics
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