Enjoy a healthy lifestyle

Food, nutrition and exercise are crucial to our general health and well being. Making the right choices of foods and drinks and taking regular exercise can protect against coronary heart disease and many common cancers and other diseases such as osteoporosis (brittle bones). Healthy eating and drinking is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle for you and your family.

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

Eating more of some items Eating a little less of others Knowing more about food Making small gradual changes Altering food shopping patterns Modifying cooking and preparation methods Enjoying your food Enjoying being active

WHAT IS IT NOT ABOUT?

Cutting out tasty food Avoiding favourite foods Having less food Going hungry Making major changes Spending more money on food Becoming super fit Not enjoying food

OTHER BENEFITS

Look better and feel better Feel fitter and have more energy Better weight control Improved body shape Reduced stress and improved mood

KEY TIPS FOR WEIGHT LOSS

To lose weight you need to eat fewer calories Fill up on starchy foods, fruit and vegetables Eat less sugar and sugary drinks Eat less fat and fatty foods Go easy on alcohol! Being physically active helps to keep a healthy weight

KEY TIPS

Enjoy a variety of different foods Eat the right amount to be a healthy weight Eat plenty of foods rich in starch and fibre Eat at least five fruit and vegetable portions a day Eat moderate amounts of lean meat and alternatives Eat or drink moderate amounts of lower-fat milk and dairy foods Eat fatty food sparingly and choose lower-fat alternatives Good dental hygiene reduces tooth decay Use less salt at the table and when cooking Drink plenty of fluid – 6-10 cups or glasses a day Handle food hygienically Enjoy being active

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