Eating a diet full of nourishing foods helps us live a full and happy life. A healthy diet is made up of foods from the 5 food groups which provide the nutrients our bodies need to grow, develop and function.
Click on a food group to find out why it is an important part of your diet.
should form a major part of your daily diet. They are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre which helps maintain a healthy weight and reduce cancer risk.
Fruit and vegetables are packed full of fibre and vitamins and minerals essential for our bodies to grow, develop and function properly. Fibre is known to protect against bowel cancer.
Wholegrain breads and cereals are packed with dietary fibre and other nutrients to keep your digestive system healthy and prevent cancer.
Being active gives us the energy to get through our day and works wonders for our mental and physical health. New evidence suggests that moving more and sitting less could reduce your risk of as many as 13 different types of cancer including bowel, breast and endometrial cancers.
Drinking any type of alcohol increases your risk of developing cancers of the mouth, throat, oesophagus, stomach, bowel, liver and breast. Drinking less alcohol is a step towards living a longer, healthier life.
Reducing how much red meat you eat and avoiding processed meat can reduce your risk of bowel cancer.
Reducing highly processed foods and sugary drinks in your diet can help prevent excess weight gain. High body weight is a risk factor for 13 types of cancer including cancer of the bowel, kidney, pancreas, oesophagus, endometrium, liver and breast (after menopause).
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