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  • Food labels

    How understanding food labelling can help you keep a check on the amount of foods you eat that are high in fat, salt and added sugars, as well as help you have a healthier diet.

  • Good foods to help your digestion

    Find out how to have a diet that's good for your digestion, including advice on which foods to choose and which to avoid.

  • How to eat a balanced diet

    Information about eating a balanced diet, including advice about vegetarian and vegan diets.

  • The vegetarian diet

    A guide to help vegetarians eat a balanced diet with plenty of nutrients, including sources of iron, vitamin B12 and omega-3.

  • Salt in your diet

    Most people in the UK eat too much salt. Find out about your recommended maximum daily salt intake, and how to cut down.

  • Meat in your diet

    Meat is a good source of protein. Find out more about meat and nutrition, and how meat – including chicken, pork, lamb and beef – can form part of a healthy diet when cooked, stored and prepared safely.

  • How to get more fibre into your diet

    Most of us need to eat more fibre and have fewer added sugars in our diet. As well as having other health benefits, adding fibre to your diet can help curb hunger pangs throughout the day.

  • Pregnancy

    All you need to know about pregnancy, labour and birth including trying to get pregnant, foods to avoid, antenatal care and how to keep well in pregnancy.

  • How to wash your hands

    Washing your hands is one of the simplest ways you can protect yourself and others from illnesses such as food poisoning and flu.

  • Planning your pregnancy

    Key things to know when planning a pregnancy, including taking folic acid before you conceive, foods to avoid, cutting out alcohol, and finding out about vaccinations.