This is the time of year when we take stock of our diet and lifestyles and as a result set ourselves tough and often unrealistic goals. If you're planning to set yourself some new healthy eating resolutions follow our guidance for achievable and realistic targets that will make a big difference....

Get your 5 a day - why is it that despite knowing we should be eating a minimum of 5 fruit and vegetables every day only 12% of us actually achieve it? Upping your intake of fruit and vegetables is one of the most effective and simple changes you can make to your health so start by simply introducing one juice or smoothie with your breakfast such as the Clever Little Drinks Company Smoove mango & orange smoothie or Fruit Hit's apple juice;

Break that Fast - one of the most effective ways to manage weight and energy levels is to ensure a well-balanced breakfast. Studies show that those who eat a good breakfast are less likely to pick on sugar loaded carbs later in the day. Ideal options include a bowl of porridge with dried fruits or a low GL cereal such as the Lizi's range of granolas;

Change your lunch - the typical packed lunch or shop bought sandwich are classic examples of a high carbohydrate lunch which are partly responsible for that slump in energy mid afternoon and those hard to shift extra pounds. Instead replace the traditional sandwich lunch with low GL rice such as Maharani combined with dried fruits and vegetables, fish or meat. Snack on pieces of fruit or vegetable sticks with dips as well as unsalted nuts and seeds. Make your lunch combination as colourful and attractive as possible using as many different options, here are our favourites: