Varying your diet
Choosing foods for a healthy diet means enjoying a whole variety of vegetables, fruit, bread, breakfast cereals, potatoes, rice and pasta.
Simply try to enjoy a wide variety of foods in the proportions shown below and you will find that healthy eating, far from being restrictive, is an exciting way of life. Our food pyramid shows how a balanced diet provides more healthy foods.
Cholesterol is essential for good health, but too much can be harmful to the heart, so it is important to limit your intake and eat the right foods.
Eating at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day is an essential part of a healthy diet. Our seasonal guide is full of ideas for healthy breakfasts, snacks, lunches and dinners - making it easy for you to get your five a day from the current fruit and vegetables.