Healthy eating and taking part in physical activity are great ways of living a fitter and healthier life. They reduce the risk of developing heart disease, some cancers, diabetes and high blood pressure, and can help you achieve or maintain a healthy weight.

Healthy diet

Fruit and vegetables are generally low fat, low calorie foods. So eating fruit and vegetables instead of foods that are high in fat and added sugars may help you achieve, or keep to, a healthy weight.

A healthy diet contains:

• plenty of starchy foods like bread, rice, pasta, breakfastcereals, potatoes, yams and sweet potatoes - look for higher fibre versions where possible (like wholemeal bread or pasta)
• at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables daily
• moderate amounts of dairy products (or alternatives) - look for low fat versions where possible
• moderate amount of meat, fish or alternatives like eggs, beans, peas and lentils - look for lower fat versions where possible
• the occasional treat (foods that are higher in fat, salt or added sugar should only be eaten in moderation)
• little salt - always read the label

Physical activity

Find ways of increasing your activity which are realistic for you. This doesn't necessarily mean going to the gym or taking up sport – many people find it suits them better to go for a regular walk or join a dance class.

As an adult you should aim to be active on five or more days of the week:

• 30 minutes of activity will have general health benefits and improve your fitness where you build up a sweat
• increase activity to at least 60 minutes to help you lose weight and stop weight going back on

 

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