The difference in diets

From corned beef to curry, the diets half a century apart

1953

Breakfast: One slice toast and butter and boiled egg

Lunch: Corned beef sandwich and butter

Snack: Slice Victoria sponge

Dinner: Two pork chops, boiled potatoes, swede, cabbage, tinned pears and custard

2003

Breakfast: Two slices toast, margarine and honey

Lunch: Slice toast and full fat cheese spread, chocolate biscuit

Snack: Crisps and chocolate bar

Dinner: Home-made chicken curry, rice and naan bread

Snack: chocolate bar