Which meat should I eat?

Lean steak can be a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals in your diet. It's best to trim off all visible fat and cook it without added saturated fat, like garlic butter. Choose your cut carefully, as there are big nutritional differences. Avoid rib eye, which is high in saturated fat. Sirloin is quite high too. Rump or fillet steaks are healthier, while minute steak is lowest in fat.

Like all oily fish, mackerel is a healthy choice. Oily fish is a good source of protein, vitamins, minerals and omega 3 fats. We should all aim to eat two portions of fish a week, of which one should be oily, but most of us don't meet this. To keep your fish moist, be careful not to overcook it.

Sausages are often high in saturated fat and also come with added salt too. Eating lots of red and processed meat, which includes sausages, has been linked with a higher risk of bowel cancer. When buying, compare ‘per 100g’ nutrition information on the packs and choose sausages that are lower in saturated fat and salt. Barbecue or grill them instead of frying.

A fillet or steak of salmon, which is an oily fish (or fresh tuna, not tinned) is a healthy choice. It is recommended that we eat two portions of fish a week, of which one should be oily. Tinned salmon is a healthy choice too, but check the label and choose one without added salt. Keep smoked salmon for an occasional treat, as this is high in salt.

Burgers can be high in saturated fat and come with added salt. Choose a regular burger rather than a quarter-pounder to reduce your portion size or, even better, make your own using lean beef and herbs. Chicken, fish or bean burgers can be a healthier choice, but remember to check the label.

Lamb chops are usually high in fat and saturated fat. Choose lean lamb steaks instead, or buy lean diced lamb and make it into kebab skewers with chunks of peppers, red onion and courgette. This will make your meat go further, too.

Grilled or barbecued without the skin, chicken can be a healthy choice. Chicken breast is lower in fat than thighs or drumsticks. Avoid fried chicken, especially if it has a breadcrumb coating, which absorbs even more fat. Watch out for marinades that are high in salt or sugar.

Some pork is very lean but other cuts come with a lot of fat. Pork ribs are high in fat and saturated fat. Coating them in a sticky marinade or barbecue sauce can end up adding lots of salt and sugar too. Try cooking leaner cuts of pork and remove the visible fat. You will need to cook it carefully so it doesn’t dry out. Marinade in oil and lemon juice and serve with a homemade salsa to add moisture and flavour.