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Do you want to lose weight and keep it off? Have you ever tried to lose weight but found it difficult? Lost a little and then regained it? If you have then this fact sheet is for you. Here you’ll find advice and tools that will help you start to achieve the goals you want.

There are lots of reasons for wanting to change your diet. However, this should not be at a cost to your health, your relationship with food or your wallet.

We all have good days and bad days and we all have foods we prefer, or like less. But is there a connection between feeling fine and the foods we have eaten? Do some foods make us feel grumpy? Is it possible to plan a diet for a good mood?

Healthy eating is about having a balance of different foods to provide all the nutrients your body needs for healthy living and to reduce the risk of disease. Healthy eating does not have to be boring or difficult, it is about enjoying your food, whilst being mindful about what you eat.

Evidence is growing that eating wholegrains regularly as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle helps to keep us healthy. This fact sheet shares ways to increase wholegrain consumption, examples of wholegrains and what benefits they provide.

Packed lunches can be easy, healthy and exciting. These tips can help you make a tasty and nutritious lunch and help you choose options from the main food groups.

Checking the nutrition label is a good way to compare products, make healthier choices and eat a balanced diet. This fact sheet aims to help you understand and use the nutrition information presented on the food label..

This Food Fact Sheet explains the different types of fat we eat, how they affect our health and how much we should be eating.

This Food Fact Sheet will share the suggested portion sizes of typical foods.

Children’s nutritional needs change as they get older, so it is important to be aware of these changes. This Food Fact Sheet will help you ensure your child is eating the right food, whatever age they are.

Healthy eating is important and doesn’t need to be expensive. This food fact sheet will give you some ideas to help you to eat well and keep costs down.

This fact sheet contains practical up-to-date information about how to keep your heart healthy by making the right food and drink choices.