Put some clothes on your carbs

This hack is for real-life eating when you haven’t got time to plan or don’t have much choice. “It’s for those times when we’re going to eat a slice of cake for breakfast because we’re hungry and it’s there.”

The solution is, “Instead of letting carbs run around naked, put some ‘clothes’ on them,” says Inchauspé, ie combine them with fat, protein or fibre. “Clothes on our carbs reduce how much and how quickly glucose is absorbed by our bodies. Have the brownie at your friend’s place, but ask for Greek yoghurt with it, too. Have the bagel at the business meeting, but choose the one with smoked salmon in it. Buy a take-out lunch, but add ingredients from the nearest food shop to it: cherry tomatoes and some nuts.”