These are lower in fat than ice cream or cream. Buy the leanest cuts of meat that you can and trim off all visible fat before cooking. Choose lower fat mince, lean beef burgers and low fat sausages and grill them. Red meat is especially important for women, who should try to have a 3oz portion three to four times a week. Always put fish on your weekly shopping list.
Irish people eat very little fish.
Try to have fish at least twice a week. Oily fish has added health benefits. Buy more tinned fish, choose tinned in brine or tomato sauce. If you buy fish tinned in oil, drain it well before use. Chicken and turkey are low fat choices as long as the skin is not e deep-fat fried.