Holiday Brits 'can put on a stone' on all-inclusive breaks

Brits can put on up to a stone in weight while on holiday by gorging themselves on all-inclusive meals, according to a diet expert.

Nutritionist Caron Leckie said eating an extra 1,500 calories per day would be "easy to do" while on holiday.

Ms Leckie, from diet planning company Diet Chef, said: "When people book all inclusive the buffet style eating often means portion control goes out the window.

"Overeating can be further encouraged with people wanting to get their monies worth and eat regardless of whether or not they are hungry”.

"Having four Piña Coladas during a balmy summer evening in an exotic clime can quickly rack up to more than your recommended daily calorie allowance.

Food diaries compiled by the company show it is easy to surpass the recommended daily calorie allowance.

An example diet on an all-inclusive break could include a 723 calorie cooked breakfast and a 600 calorie lunch, topped up with snacks and drinks to total more than 3,500 calories a day - over 1,000 calories more than is recommended for an adult male each day.

The daily recommended calorie intake for women is 2000 calories.

While on holiday, Ms Leckie advises travellers to: