Eating well can help prevent weight gain (or aid weight loss) and reduce the risk of major illness such as heart disease or cancer. It may not mean giving up your favourite foods completely – just including them in a well balanced diet.

In 2001 the Food Standards Agency produced guidelines for eating well. The Balance of Good Health recommends:

• Enjoy your food.

• Eat a variety of different foods.

• Eat the right amount to be a healthy weight.

• Eat plenty of foods rich in starch and fibre.

• Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.

• Don't eat too many foods that contain a lot of fat.

• Don't have sugary food and drink too often.

• If you drink alcohol, drink sensibly.

Energise Knowsley!

Providing support for those who want to eat well is a key element of Energise Knowsley!, the strategy to prevent and treat obesity in the Borough.

The Energise Knowsley! website is under construction. Click on the link below for progress.

Or telephone the free helpline on 0800 027 0272

The Veggie Van

The Veggie Van is a not-for-profit scheme selling fresh fruit and veg in areas with few or no shops. The Van has a programme of stops and also delivers orders to homes or community venues. Click on the link below to find out more.

Eat Well

Eatwell. It's packed with reliable and practical advice about healthy eating, understanding food labels and how what we eat can affect our health. Follow the link below to the Eat Well website.

British Meat Nutrition Education Service

Follow the link below for information on a variety of foods, essential nutrients and enjoying a healthy lifestyle.