Here are some practical suggestions to help you cut down on fat, especially saturated fat:

• Choose lean cuts of meat and trim off any visible fat.
• Grill, bake, poach or steam rather than frying and roasting so you don't need to add any extra fat.
• If you do choose to eat something high in fat such as a meat pie, pick something low in fat to go with it - to make the meal lower in fat. For example, you could have a baked potato instead of chips.
• When you're choosing a ready-meal or buying another food product, check and compare the labels so you can choose those with less total fat or less saturated fat.
• Put extra vegetables, beans or lentils in your casseroles and stews and less meat.
• Measure oil for cooking with teaspoons rather than pouring it straight from a container.
• Choose pies that have only one crust rather than two – either a lid or a base – because pastry is very high in fat. Avoid eating the crust on a pasty for the same reason.
• When you're making sandwiches, try not to use any butter or spread if the filling is moist enough. When you do use margarine or butter, opt for a reduced-fat variety and choose one that is soft, rather than straight from the fridge, so it's easier to spread thinly.
• Choose lower fat versions of dairy foods whenever you can, such as semi-skimmed or skimmed milk, reduced fat yoghurt, lower fat cheeses or very strong tasting cheese, so you don't need to use as much.
• Instead of using cream or soured cream in recipes, try yoghurt or fromage frais instead.