Crush a handful of an herb such as basil and sprinkle over salads or soup. Herbs are high in fibre and other health boosting nutrients and act as a healthy flavour enhancer.

Take a walk in the fresh air every day. This will help speed up your circulation and your brain will feel more alert and your body more energised – ten to twenty minutes is ideal.

Tackle housework as if it was a gym routine and you’ll whiz through calories too.

A US research found that when women were told chores counted as exercise, they were more likely to lose weight than those who did the same amount of activity but who were unaware of the fitness benefits.