Young people

Healthy Eating

Eating is an important part of everyday life. Meals can bring people together (around the dining table or in a restaurant) and can be very enjoyable to eat. There are some guidelines we must follow though, in order to stay healthy.

Health authorities recommend that you eat at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day. It doesn't really matter if they are tinned, cooked, frozen or fresh. By eating this amount of good food each day the risk of getting illnesses such as heart disease and cancer is reduced.


On top of eating these portions there are other foods you need and some you should not eat too often…

Some More Healthy Eating Tips

Enjoy your food!

Make sure your diet is balanced.

You don't have to cut out the bad foods altogether but don't eat them all the time!

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Don't eat too many fatty foods (see below).

Eat plenty of foods rich in starch and fibre (see below).

Don't eat too much salt (see below).

Eating too much or too little can be bad for you.

A Quick Guide to Food Types

Some Fatty Foods: Butter, Burgers, Sausages, Pies, Biscuits.

Some Foods rich in Starch & Fibre: Bread, Rice, Pasta, Potatoes, and Cereal.

Some Foods with lots of Salt: Crisps, Salted Peanuts.



Although it is not literally true, the term You are what you eat does make some sense. Whatever you choose to eat (and how often and how much) will affect your body and your state of mind, so be sure to remember the tips above!