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We have lots of useful tools and information to support you. Eating well is about more than just the food you eat, it's about healthy habits, looking at food labels and your portion sizes.
1. What are healthy foods?
The Eatwell guide, the UK’s food guide, shows what kind of foods you should eat, and how much, to have a healthy, balanced and more sustainable diet.
2. What size should a healthy portion be?
Eating a healthy balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight isn’t just about what you eat – it’s also about how much you eat. Check out our portion guides to see exactly what one portion of looks like for lots of different foods.
3. What do my food labels mean?
Food labels contain so much information, it’s often difficult to know what you should be looking for and what it all means. But if you want to improve your diet and make healthy choices, it's important to get into the habit of checking the label.
3. Where can I find tasty, healthy recipes?
Learn how to make delicious, tasty and heart healthy meals. We have hundreds of delicious, heart healthy recipes that you can save, print, rate and even send to a friend.
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- Discover the best foods for heart health as well as simple tips, delicious recipes and interactive quizzes.
- Understand why healthy eating is important and which foods can help keep your heart healthy.
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