Eating Well
We're obsessed by our waist lines! The media is full of celebrity ‘diets’ and ‘miracle’ cures. Often they sound too good to be true, but it doesn’t stop us trying them out in a bid to shift a few pounds.
Of course an unhealthy weight isn’t just about being overweight – being underweight can be very bad for your health too.
The best thing you can do to is adopt a healthy, well-rounded diet. This doesn’t need to be something you do overnight – in fact you’ll probably find it easier to maintain if you start slowly, introducing healthier choices to your day.
A better diet won’t only help you to stay in shape, but it will give you a real energy boost, help your body to work more efficiently and improve your chances of fighting off illness.
More information
At your local library
Don’t forget, if you’re looking for recipes, and more tips on eating well and staying healthy, check out your local library for a huge range of healthy books. See the library catalogue for what’s available at your local branch. (link to lib cat)
Some local libraries now have My Health Information Points where in addition to grabbing books and leaflets, you can ask to speak with a health information worker about improving your diet.
Great websites for healthy eating
There is a wealth of online advice on how to eat well. These sites offer excellent all-round information, most offering tips and recipes. You will be connected to sites when you click on their title.
- NHS24: Common health questions
- NHS: Five a day
Provides for mums and dads, tells you why you need to eat 5 a day and what quantities of fruit and vegetables counts. There’s also fun games for you and your children. - BBC: Nutrition
Looks at the facts to help you make realistic, informed choices on what you should be including in your meals, and what you should avoid. - BBC: Your Weight
Gives advice designed to help you achieve and maintain a healthy, life-enhancing weight. - Food Standards Agency
Offers information on healthy diets, health issues, food safety and food labelling.
