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  • Healthy ways to gain weight

    Find out how a healthy, balanced diet, including some high-energy foods, can help you to gain weight safely.

  • Starchy foods and carbohydrates

    Starchy foods, like potatoes, bread, pasta and rice, are a good source of carbohydrates and an important part of a healthy diet. Find out why wholemeal is best, how much you should eat, and how to reduce the risk of acrylamide.

  • 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.

  • Epilepsy and pregnancy

    Find out about epilepsy and pregnancy, including if anti-epileptic drugs can affect your baby's health and talking to your specialist about your medicines.

  • Eating a balanced diet

    Find out about the major food groups and how to balance them for a healthy diet.

  • Cautions - Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

    Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) aren't suitable for everyone. They can cause problems if you have other health conditions or if they're taken alongside other medicines.

  • 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.

  • Advice for parents of overweight children

    It can be difficult to tell if a child is overweight as they are still growing. Find tips on how to help your child reach a healthier weight.

  • The vegan diet

    Find out how to be healthy on a vegan diet, including vegan sources of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and iron.