'I'm a dietician - women need to start eating a specific food group in the mornings if they want to lose weight'

Lauren Hubert (@sororitynutritionist) told slimmers: "Yes, of course you have to eat less than what you burn to lose weight - I'm a dietician, obviously calorie deficits are king - but eating less is not helpful if you don't know what you should be eating."

The expert advised slimmers to eat more protein - specifically at breakfast time.

She said: "Before you say anything, if you're not an egg girly you can have high-protein Greek yoghurt, you could do overnight oats - I personally like using a vegan protein powder in mine - whatever you like, it doesn't have to be eggs.

"However, having protein in the morning is so important. 20g minimum - if not 25-30g - is key."

The British Heart Foundation said: "Most adults need around 0.75g of protein per kilo of body weight per day. For the average woman, this is 45g, or 55g for men."

For those looking for protein ideas, the best sources of this essential food group are beans, peas, and lentils, nuts and seeds, lean meats, fish, dairy products and soy products.

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Next, the expert recommended stocking up on vegetables, specifically the non-starchy kind. Non-starchy vegetables contain smaller amounts of carbohydrates.

Lauren said: "Everyone knows veggies are really nutritious but specifically for fat loss and weight loss, non-starchy veggies are going to be high-volume for a low amount of calories."

According to the expert, a great way to incorporate non-starchy veggies into your diet is by "sneaking them in". One way she does it is by adding cauliflower rice to her regular rice.

Just some common non-starchy vegetables include cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, lettuce, rocket, spinach, carrots, celery, cucumber, celery, asparagus, celery, aubergine, broccoli, mushrooms, peppers and tomatoes.

Many of these can be chopped up finely and added to sauces, soups and salads.

Finally, the expert urged slimmers to stock up on fibrous foods, explaining that these are great for keeping the body full and our health overall.

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To get enough fibre, she recommended choosing natural carb sources such as oats, quinoa, rice, sweet and regular potatoes and beans.

The NHS also recommended choosing a high-fibre breakfast cereal and wholemeal or granary bread.

As for snacks, reach for fresh fruit, vegetable sticks, rye crackers, oatcakes and unsalted nuts or seeds.