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Easy ways to eat well and move more

Welcome to Healthier Families, the new home of Change4Life. We have a new name and look, but don't worry – we're still here to help you and your family eat better and move more.

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When it comes to eating well and being active, taking one small step after another can soon add up to make a big difference. Join today and get loads of easy tips, tasty recipes on a budget and much more straight to your inbox.

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Indoor activities

We have loads of great ideas for stay-at-home games and activities to keep the kids active and having fun when they're inside.

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Apple, apricot and sultana squares

Perfect for packed lunches or a tasty treat with a cup of tea.

5 A Day

All you need to know about 5 A Day for the whole family, including what counts, portion sizes and easy recipes.

Pua and the Coconut Harvest

It's time to harvest coconuts for the winter ahead – how many can you collect?

Healthier food swaps

See simple food swap ideas to help cut down on sugar, salt and fat in your and your family's diet – plus easy ways to make a swap when you next shop.

Try and 10 Minute Shake Up

Our Shake Up games are fun for all the family – and a great way for kids to stay active during the school holidays!

Sugar calculator

It's so easy for sugar to add up throughout the day. Here's a simple way to check how much there may be in your kids' favourite treats.

A little lunchbox inspiration

Hints and tips for healthier packed lunches, as well as lots of easy-to-prepare recipes your kids will love.

Healthy snacks

Learn how to snack smart with these quick and easy ideas.

Mental wellbeing tips for parents

Every Mind Matters has tips and practical advice to help parents look after their children's and their own mental health.

Keep an eye on your vitamin D

To keep bones and muscles healthy, everyone should consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement in autumn and winter, when we cannot make enough vitamin D from sunlight.

And some people should take them all year round, including children up to the age of 4 and people who are at risk of not getting enough vitamin D.

Just 10 micrograms a day is all you need – it's the same for kids and grown-ups.

Read more about vitamin D

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