Food and diet
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Why most of us should eat fewer calories
Many of us are eating too much, and not being active enough. Find out how to cut the calories.
Eight tips for healthy eating
Start eating well with these eight tips for a healthy diet.
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.
A balanced diet
A healthy diet contains food from the four major food groups, to give us the energy and nutrients we need.
Understanding calories
Calories mean energy, and the right energy balance is the key to a healthy weight.
Start losing weight
Begin your weight loss journey today with these tips on diet and physical activity to get started on losing weight.
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.
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.
Food labels
How to understand food labels and make healthier choices when shopping.
Salt: the facts
Most people in the UK eat too much salt. But cutting back is possible, if you know how.
Starchy foods
Starchy foods are our main source of carbohydrate, and play an important role in a healthy diet.
Water and 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.
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.
Healthier takeaways
You don't have to give up takeaways completely, as long as you make the right menu choices.
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.
Underweight younger children
If your young child is underweight, a balanced diet will help them gain weight healthily.
Underweight older children
Maintaining a healthy weight is vital for children. If your older child is underweight, a good diet is the key to improvement.
Underweight adults
If you're underweight, you could be harming your health. A good diet is the key to healthy weight gain.
Video: cook for yourself
Once you leave home, it's easy to live on fast food. But eating healthy foods gives you more energy, and is cheaper.
Video: food for kids
Struggling to get your child to eat a healthier diet? See a video of advice from life coach Debbie Lewis.
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.
Barbecue food safety
Cooking food thoroughly at a barbecue helps to avoid food poisoning. Find out how to tell when your meat is done.
Perfect picnics
A picnic is a great opportunity to eat healthy food and get active outdoors.
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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