Making healthy choices

The food and drink available out of the home tends to be less healthy than food prepared at home

Man eating soup for lunch

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In Scotland, we are eating out more often, whether in a restaurant, grabbing a sandwich on the go or ordering a takeaway. Get tips to make healthier choices when you are eating out or ordering in.

Making healthy choices

It's difficult to eat well when most things around us encourage the opposite. If you are eating out or ordering food often, it is a good idea to choose options that are a bit healthier when you can. 

 

Breakfast

Tips for eating a healthier breakfast when away from home.

Start eating a healthier breakfast
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Lunch and dinner

Helpful tips for eating healthier meals when eating out for lunch or dinner time. 

Start having healthier lunches and dinners
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Desserts and drinks

Advice on how to choose healthier desserts and drinks when eating out.

Learn more about healthier options when eating out
Coffee and cake on a restaurant table

Takeaways

Tips on making healthier choices when ordering takeaways.

Start having healthier choices from takeaways
A person uses chopsticks to lift noodles from a takeout box.

Meal ideas

Discover a variety of healthy and easy-to-prepare meal ideas for every occasion.

Discover meal ideas
A bowl of tofu stir-fry with kale and chickpeas, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, served with chopsticks on the side.
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