Food and diet

Eight tips for healthy eating

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

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Budget food shopping

You can spend less on your food shopping and still eat healthily. Follow these tips to reduce your grocery bills.

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.

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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.

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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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Water and drinks

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

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.

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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.

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Healthy eating out

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

Underweight children aged 2-5

If your child is a two- to five-year-old and is underweight, find out how to help them gain weight healthily.

Underweight children aged 6-12

Maintaining a healthy weight is vital for children. If your child is aged 6-12 years old and is underweight, a good diet is key.

Underweight teen girls

Do you think you might be underweight? Read these tips on gaining weight healthily.

Underweight teen boys

Being too thin is bad for your health, but reaching your ideal weight can make you taller, stronger and fitter.

Underweight adults

If you're underweight, you could be harming your health. A good diet is the key to healthy weight gain.

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Cut down on salt

Eating too much salt can cause high blood pressure. Follow these practical tips to reduce your salt intake.

Food for sport

Find out how a healthy diet can support your exercise regime.

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Perfect picnics

A picnic is a great opportunity to eat healthily and get active outdoors. Here are some healthy picnic foods and activity ideas.

Kids in the kitchen

Get your kids used to cooking healthy food by letting them help with this simple recipe for smiley salmon fishcakes.

School packed lunches

Make sure your child's lunchbox provides a healthy, nutritionally balanced lunch.

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Barbecue food safety

Cooking food thoroughly at a barbecue helps to avoid food poisoning. Find out how to tell when your meat is done.

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