Nutrition
Eating well helps you feel your best and lowers the risk of ill health. A balanced diet includes plenty of fruit, vegetables and fibre, and less salt, sugar and saturated fat.
- Updated August 2026
- Clinical review pending
- 1 source
At a glance
- A balanced diet supports your overall health.
- Small, lasting changes are easier to keep up than strict diets.
On this page (2 sections)
Overview
Eating a balanced diet gives your body the energy and nutrients it needs and can help you stay a healthy weight. [1]
What can help
Aim for plenty of fruit and vegetables, choose wholegrains and fibre, and cut down on foods high in salt, sugar and saturated fat. The NHS Eatwell Guide shows the balance of foods to aim for. [1]
Sources
- NHS. Healthy living (Live Well) (opens in new tab) Accessed 12 August 2026.
About this page
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- Consumer Health editorial team
- Medical review
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- Last updated
- August 2026
- Next review due
- August 2027
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