Healthy weight loss

We all know we should eat a healthy diet to help us lose weight. But what does a healthy diet look like? A healthy diet is everything that you eat and drink. It means eating mostly fruits and vegetables, wholegrains, like wholewheat pasta, oats and wholemeal bread, and healthy sources of protein such as fish, pulses or chicken.

It also means cutting down on processed and red meat, alcohol, and foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt. In the UK, the Eatwell Guide shows the different types of foods and drinks to consume, and in what proportions to have a healthy, balanced diet.(1,2) It’s not about following strict rules. Think of it as a guide to what you should eat on an everyday basis. You can still eat the things that you love, whether that’s crisps, chocolate or cakes just more occasionally and in smaller portions.

Try to follow the recommended daily caloric intake for adults including all food and all drink.(1,2)