Eating well doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Here are some simple steps and trusted resources to help you plan meals, save money, and eat a balanced diet.
1. What does a balanced diet look like?
Find out what to put on your plate, how to balance food groups, and bust common myths.
- Learn more: The Eatwell Guide - NHS
2. Planning your meals
Meal planning saves money, reduces waste, and makes healthy eating easier.
- Get tips and templates: Easy dinner ideas - Healthier Families - NHS
3. Eating well on a budget
Discover money-saving ideas, batch-cooking tips, and affordable recipes.
- Explore recipes and advice: Recipes - Healthier Families - NHS
Watch this quick video for inspiration:
4. Add more fruit & veg
Simple ways to get your 5-a-day, including affordable options and ideas for picky eaters.
- Find out how: 5 A Day - NHS
5. Healthy swaps
Make small changes for a big difference—swap sugary drinks, snacks, and more.
- See easy swaps: Healthier food swaps - Food facts - Healthier Families - NHS
6. Helpful tools and support
Free NHS apps and quizzes to help you track progress and get personalised tips.
- Healthy Choices Quiz - NHS Free NHS quiz to help you get personalised tips.
Local support
Free national tools and local campaigns can give you a nudge, ideas and tracking—without cost.
NHS Better Health (free tools)
- Food Scanner app: scan barcodes to find healthier swaps.
- Weight Loss Plan: a 12‑week, step‑by‑step plan with food and activity goals.
- Healthy Choices quiz: quick lifestyle check with personalised tips.
Tip: Start with one or two small changes, and use the links above for more ideas and support.