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From the age of 11 we should have no more than 30g of added sugars (about 7 sugar cubes) in our diet every day. Find out why.
Practical tips to help you reduce the amount of sugar you eat throughout the day.
To get the balance of your diet right, use the Eatwell Guide. It shows how much you should eat from each food group.
Start eating well with these eight tips for a healthy diet.
Many of us are eating too much and not being active enough. Find out how to cut the calories.
Calories mean energy, and the right energy balance is the key to a healthy weight.
Find out how much you need to drink and how to choose healthier soft drinks.
Most people need more fibre in their diet. Find out which foods are high in fibre.
A visual guide to 100-calorie (420 kilojoules) portion sizes compared with everyday household objects.
Eating too much salt can cause high blood pressure. Follow these practical tips to reduce your salt intake.
Find out about the role fats play in a healthy diet, including saturated fats and unsaturated fats.
Too much saturated fat can cause weight gain and raised cholesterol. Find out how you can cut down.
A guide to some of the most common food labelling terms, including use by, best before, low fat and no added sugar.
Information about different kinds of processed foods, and which to eat as part of a healthy balanced diet.
If you're a teenager, find out why healthy eating is so important. Get healthy diet tips and advice on fad diets, weight worries and iron deficiency.
We sort the shredded wheat from the chaff to help you choose healthier breakfast cereals.
Find out how a healthy diet can support your exercise regime.
Find out the evidence on the safety of some of the most common sweeteners available in the UK.
Milk and dairy foods provide protein and calcium. Make a healthy choice by opting for lower-fat varieties.
Most of us should eat more fish, especially oily fish. Find out why.
Eggs are a good source of protein, but it's important to store, handle and prepare them properly.
Pulses are a great source of protein. Find out how to cook and store them.
Meat is a good source of protein. Find out how to make healthy choices, and how to store, prepare and cook meat.
Starchy foods are our main source of carbohydrate and play an important role in a healthy diet.
How to get all the nutrients you need, and safety advice about supplements.
Stop eating high-calorie foods and swap them for a healthy, balanced alternative.
Make healthier choices when you eat out at restaurants and cafes or grab lunch on the go.
You don't have to give up takeaways completely, as long as you make the right menu choices.
We examine the evidence behind the health claims about 10 popular "superfoods".
A diet full of fruit and vegetables doesn't have to be expensive. Here's how to get your 5 A Day and save some money.
Make sure your child's lunchbox provides a healthy, nutritionally balanced lunch.
Find out what foods make up a typical Mediterranean diet and how it can benefit your health.
Healthy recipe ideas for meals low in fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt but high in taste.
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