Meat, fish and eggs contain protein which plays a pivotal role in building and repairing your body. ‘Alternatives’ includes kidney beans, nuts, seeds and soya products which are also high in protein and are an essential part of the diet for vegetarians specifically.

How much should you eat: Health professionals recommend that protein should make up 15% of your diet. In practical terms this means eating a moderate amount of protein in at least one meal a day. You need to eat protein everyday because your body can’t store it and so consuming large amounts of protein for just a couple of days a week isn’t sufficient.