Eating a healthy, balanced diet

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of achieving and maintaining good health and a healthy weight. This means eating a wide variety of foods, in the right amounts. 

The Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we eat should come from each food group to achieve a balanced diet. Having at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables every day brings health benefits. 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.