Health and wellbeing

A healthy balanced diet is the key to maintaining your weight and limiting illness.

A healthy balanced diet helps us to maintain a healthy weight and reduces the risks of developing illness like type 2 diabetes, some cancers, heart disease and stroke. Eating the right food gives us enough energy to stay fit and active and enjoy life.

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Let’s change our future

Most of us know we treat ourselves and our kids with unhealthy snacks too often.

Managing health issues

The food you eat can make a big difference to your wellbeing.

Eatwell at Home

Tips and advice to help you eat healthily when you're spending more time at home.

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​Eatwell Guide Booklet

The Eatwell Guide shows the proportions in which different types of foods are needed to have a well-balanced and healthy diet.

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Managing health issues

The food you eat can make a big difference to your wellbeing.