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Simple Guide to a balanced diet

Eight Simple Steps for eating well

  • Base your meal around starchy foods, and choose whole grain, high fibre varieties where possible.

  • Eat five portions of fruit and vegetables everyday, with and between meals

  • Eat more fish – two portions per week, including at least one oily fish

  • Cut down on saturated fat and sugar

  • Eat less salt – no more than 6gm a day.

  • Try seasoning foods with herbs, spices and citrus juices as instead.

  • Get active to burn off excess energy and maintain a healthy weight.

  • Drink plenty of water – 6 – 8 glasses a day.

  • Don’t skip breakfast to help you avoid mid morning snacking of the wrong kind

 

Click on the links below for information on the five main food groups

 



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