I know that we all have the best of intentions when we're attempting to stick with a healthy eating plan but obviously it's impossible to be perfect all the time. There are always going to be days when you want to eat or drink someting that doesn't fit into your diet. The key is not to give up altogether on those days by continuing to eat unhealthy food.

What's the best way to make up for a bit of overindulgence? This piece is pretty useful as it gives suggestions for what else to eat on days when you've fallen off the wagon. For example, if in a rush you choose to have a greasy, fast food meal for lunch, the article suggests making up for it at dinner by eating a big salad topped with chicken (to keep you full), beans (they're full of fibre) and oil and vinegar for dressing (low in sodium unlike the burger and fries at lunch).

Or, if you've used up much of your daily caloric intake at breakfast with a high-cal muffin and full-fat latte, for lunch you should try a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread with lots of veggies. It's low fat and the the fibre in the bread and vegetables will make up for the lack of fibre in the muffin and latte.

It's best to remember that one little slip isn't an excuse to ruin your healthy eating plan for the rest of the day as well. For more suggestions, check out the article in full.