Eat well

The NHS Eatwell Guide

The Eatwell Guide shows the proportions that different food groups should be as a part of a balanced diet. The guide was produced by the NHS.

Every meal does not need to include all food groups. However, you should aim for balance across the day or week.

The Eatwell Guide applies to almost everyone. This is whether you are at a healthy weight, eat meat or are a vegetarian.

You may need to change the guide to suit your dietary requirements. Check with your GP or dietician if you can follow this guide.

The Eatwell Guide is not suitable for children under 2.

Children aged 2 to 5 should gradually be eating food groups in the proportions shown on the Eatwell Guide.

Healthier eating does not have to be expensive. There are many ways to eat healthier and save money.

BBC Food has a collection of simple recipes for making balanced meals on a tight budget.

Healthy, easy step-by-step recipes explains healthier food choices and finds easy meal ideas. The app also gives cooking tips and recipes.

Food Scanner app helps you find out how much sugar is in your food and how to make smart swaps.

We have produced a range of videos about healthy eating with Bread n Butter. These videos include:

advice on store cupboard cooking, healthy eating on a budget and cooking for one
useful advice about sugar and food labelling

There are also a series of recipe cards for you to make these meals at home. Each card is related to the topics covered in the videos.