By bread, I mean any starchy carbohydrate foods such as breakfast cereals; grains such as rice, pearl barley, quinoa or buckwheat; and pasta and noodles.

Here’s my easy guide to which and how many starchy foods you should eat each day. It’s divided into food types: bread and bread substitutes, grains such, and pasta. These foods are grouped together because they share similar nutrients – namely starchy carbohydrate, B vitamins and fibre – and are low in fat.

The serve size is often NOT the same as your portion size. Portion size is the amount you actually eat. We often eat MORE of these foods than we really should, hence the reason for this post. I hope this guide is an easy way for you to keep on track.