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  • Sugar: the facts

    Most adults and children in the UK eat too much sugar. Cut down by eating fewer sugary foods, such as sweets, cakes and biscuits, and drinking fewer sugary fizzy drinks.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Eat well

    Information and guidance about eating a healthy, balanced diet.

  • Vitamins, minerals and supplements in pregnancy

    Find out about vitamins, minerals and supplements in pregnancy, including why you should take a folic acid supplement.

  • Overview - Binge eating disorder

    Read about binge eating disorder, which is when a person feels compelled to overeat on a regular basis. Find out about the symptoms, treatments and possible causes.

  • Healthy ways to gain weight

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

  • Processed foods

    Some processed foods can be eaten as part of a healthy balanced diet, while others may have added salt, sugar and fat that you need to watch out for.

  • 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.

  • Advice about food and drink

    It's very important to keep your diet stable while taking warfarin. Read about foods that affect warfarin and what you should eat.