Eating a healthy, balanced diet

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health and can help you feel your best. This means eating a wide variety of foods and drinks in the right amounts to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.  The Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a balanced diet.

Evidence shows there are significant health benefits to getting at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day. That's 5 portions of fruit and veg in total, not 5 portions of each, learn more about  5 A Day portion sizes.  Almost all fruit and vegetables count towards your 5 A Day.  They can be fresh, frozen, canned, dried or juiced. Learn more about what counts towards your 5 A Day.

By making a few swaps you can make a big difference to your eating habits.  Find out about healthier food swaps

Healthy snacks

Having the right snacks at the right time can add nutrients to your overall diet. It all depends on the types of snacks you choose.