It's difficult to eat well when most things around us encourage the opposite. If you are eating out or ordering food often, it is a good idea to choose options that are a bit healthier when you can.
Making healthy choices
The food and drink available out of the home tends to be less healthy than food prepared at home
In this section:
In Scotland, we are eating out more often, whether in a restaurant, grabbing a sandwich on the go or ordering a takeaway. Get tips to make healthier choices when you are eating out or ordering in.
Making healthy choices
Breakfast
Tips for eating a healthier breakfast when away from home.
Lunch and dinner
Helpful tips for eating healthier meals when eating out for lunch or dinner time.
Desserts and drinks
Advice on how to choose healthier desserts and drinks when eating out.
Takeaways
Tips on making healthier choices when ordering takeaways.
Meal ideas
Discover a variety of healthy and easy-to-prepare meal ideas for every occasion.
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Consumers advised not to eat additional ‘Jolly Rancher’ products
Following an updated Food Alert For Action issued by the Food Standards Agency, Food Standards Scotland is advising consumers not to buy or consume additional ‘Jolly Rancher’ products as they are potentially unsafe and do not meet UK market legal requirements.
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Swarna Spice Ltd recalls Praveen Kumar Vegetable Korma because of undeclared nuts
Swarna Spice Ltd is recalling Praveen Kumar Vegetable Korma because it contains nuts (almonds, cashews and pistachios) which are not mentioned on the label
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Kestrel Foods recalls Forest Feast Belgian Milk Chocolate Jumbo Raisins because of undeclared peanuts and nuts
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HFSS advertising restrictions: a positive step for Scotland – but not the full picture
Improving our food environment is central to supporting a healthier diet in Scotland, particularly for children and young people. That is why, after several significant delays, the introduction of further UK-wide restrictions on advertising of food and drinks high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) is a welcome development.