Excessive amounts of sugar

Having too much sugar can lead to the build-up of harmful fat on the inside of our bodies and we cannot see it. This fat can cause serious diseases, such as type 2 diabetes as well as tooth decay.

Saturated fat

There are different types of fact in the food we eat; the most common ones are saturated and unsaturated fat. Our bodies needs some fat to help absorb vitamins and stay healthy but too much fat, especially saturated fat can raise our cholesterol, leading to serious problems such as a heart attack or stroke.

Too much salt

Too much salt can raise your blood pressure, which puts you at increased risk of health problems, such as heart disease and stroke. You don't have to add salt to food to be eating too much – 75% of the salt we eat is already in everyday foods including bread, breakfast cereal and ready meals

For your family

Eating well is important for the whole family. Healthier foods help your kids get what they need to grow, be healthy and stop them from becoming overweight. It also helps teach them to make healthy food choices for themselves when they grow up

Save money

Eating healthily is great for your body and your wallet and it doesn't have to cost more. Preparing and cooking your own meals is generally cheaper than buying a takeaway or a ready meal, and because it's easier to control what goes in to your meal, it can be healthier.

Be healthier

Eating healthily can help you feel you good about yourself, stop you gaining weight and lower your risks of getting some diseases. When it comes to watching your weight, it's not just food you need to watch out for as some drinks can also be high in calories.

Drop the sugar

How many of us could do with eating less sugar, especially added extra sugar? Cut down by watching out for sugar when you shop and making smart sugar swaps.

Cut back on fat

You can eat less saturated fat and still eat well. Check the labels when you shop and swap high-fat foods for ones that are lower in saturated fat.

Eating less salt

Try simple ways to cut down on salt. Whether you're eating at home or eating out, don't add salt to your food automatically – taste it first, it probably already tastes good. Shop for low-salt or reduced-salt foods, and watch out for salt by checking the labels on everyday items