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Page Content 2 What is healthy eating? You can start enjoying a healthy balanced diet today simply by following these five tips: Eat a variety of foods. Include vegetables, wholegrains, fruit, nuts and seeds every day. Choose healthier fats and oils. Try to limit sugary, fatty and salty take-away meals and snacks. Drink mainly water. To find out more about these types of foods and drink and how to incorporate them into your daily routine click on the tabs on the left hand side of this page.

Fruits & vegetables Find out why you need to eat your fruits & veg and how much of it you should be eating. Seafood Oily fish and seafood contain omega-3 fats which help to maintain good general health and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Dairy Find out why you need dairy products in your diet and how much you should be including. Egg, legumes, pulses, nuts & seeds What is a pulse? and how much should you be eating? Carbohydrates & sugars Sugar is a type of carbohydrate needed by our body for energy.	Cereals Find out different types of cereals and how much you should be including in your diet. Meat & poultry Meat is a good source of protein and vitamins and minerals, such as iron, selenium, zinc, and B vitamins. It is also one of the main sources of vitamin B12. Salt How much salt is too much? and how can I reduce my intake? Water Did you know that water makes up about two-thirds of our body weight? Find out why it is so important

Page Content 3 Healthy eating guidelines Healthy eating and drinking is an important part of looking after your health. Here are some easy tips to help you to follow a healthy balanced diet. Healthy breakfast tips Here are some easy tips to start the day in a healthy way.

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