Food and diet

Eight tips for healthy eating

Start eating well with these eight tips for a healthy diet.

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The eatwell plate

If you want to get the balance of your diet right, use the eatwell plate. It shows you how much you should eat from each food group.

A balanced diet

A healthy diet contains food from the four major food groups, to give us the energy and nutrients we need.

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Understanding calories

Calories mean energy, and the right energy balance is the key to a healthy weight.

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Start losing weight

Begin your weight loss journey today with these tips on diet and physical activity to get started on losing weight.

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Fish and shellfish

Most of us should eat more fish, especially oily fish. Find out why.

Eat less saturated fat

Too much saturated fat can cause weight gain, and raised cholesterol. Find out how you can cut down.

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Sugars

Most of us eat too much sugar. Find out how you can cut down.

Fat: the facts

Find out about different types of fat and get tips to help you reduce the amount of fat you eat.

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Food labels

How to understand food labels and make healthier choices when shopping.

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Salt: the facts

Most people in the UK eat too much salt. But cutting back is possible, if you know how.

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Starchy foods

Starchy foods are our main source of carbohydrate, and play an important role in a healthy diet.

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Drinks

Find out how much you need to drink, and how to choose healthier soft drinks.

Video: how to eat well on a budget

You don't have to spend a lot to eat well. Dietitian Azmina Govindji explains how you can eat healthily for less.

Health check your shopping

Find out how the Supermarket Health Checker can help make your weekly shopping choices even healthier.

5 A DAY on a budget

A diet full of fruit and vegetables doesn't have to be expensive. Here's how to get your 5 A DAY and save some money.

Healthy food swaps

Stop those high-calorie foods and swap them for a healthy, balanced alternative.

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Healthier takeaways

You don't have to give up takeaways completely, as long as you make the right menu choices.

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Meat

Meat is a good source of protein. Find out how to make healthy choices, and how to store, prepare and cook meat safely.

Eggs

Eggs are a good source of protein, but it's important to store, handle and prepare them properly.

Milk and dairy foods

Milk and dairy foods provide protein and calcium. Make a healthy choice by opting for lower-fat varieties.

Healthy eating out

Make healthier choices when you eat out at restaurants and cafes or grab lunch on the go.