What does “eating well” mean?
Eating well means giving your body the fuel it needs to stay healthy and feel well. It is not about dieting or being perfect. It is about balance and making choices that work for you most of the time.
Eating well means having regular meals, including a mix of foods, and listening to your body’s hunger and fullness when you can. It also means enjoying food without feeling guilty.
Eating well should fit around your life, your budget, and your culture. There is no single right way to eat well.
Eating well helps your body work the way it should. It can help:
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Keep your energy steady through the day
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Support a healthy weight
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Keep your blood sugar more stable
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Help your heart and blood vessels
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Support your gut and digestion
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Help your immune system fight illness
Eating well can also affect how you feel:
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Regular meals can help reduce tiredness and low mood
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Eating well can make it easier to sleep better
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It can help reduce cravings and comfort eating
Over time, eating well can help lower the risk of:
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Type 2 diabetes
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High blood pressure
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Heart problems
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Some cancers
You do not need to eat perfectly. What matters is what you eat most days, and making changes that you can stick with.
Eat regular meals
Try to eat regular meals and not skip meals. This helps keep blood sugar levels steady and can reduce cravings later on.
Have a mix of foods
Eating a mix of foods helps your body get what it needs. Try to include:
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Vegetables and fruit
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Wholegrains (like wholemeal bread, oats, brown rice)
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Protein (beans, lentils, eggs, fish, meat, or dairy)
You do not need to include everything at every meal.
Fill up on fibre
Fibre helps with digestion and helps you feel full for longer. Good sources include:
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Wholegrains
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Beans and lentils
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Vegetables and fruit
Click here to read more about fibre Fibre information
Things to cut back on
You do not have to stop having these completely, but having less can help:
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Sugary drinks
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Sweets, cakes, and biscuits
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Highly processed foods
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Very large portions
Simple changes that help
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Drink more water
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Add a portion of veg to meals
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Swap white bread for wholemeal
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Choose smaller portions
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Plan meals if that helps
Even one change is a good start.
Speak to your GP practice if:
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Eating feels difficult
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Weight changes worry you
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You want help making changes
Within Warrington you can also access support through LiveWire lifestyles teams using the link below.
