6 MIFruit and vegetables
- Aim for at least five portions of a variety each day.
- These make up just over a third of the food we eat. Fresh, frozen and tinned options can all help.
6 MI · TRAINING
6 MI Eatwell Guide
Balanced meals · Food groups · Everyday choices
6 MI · EVERYDAY NUTRITION
6 MI Eatwell Guide
Build a balanced day
Aim for variety across the food groups. The balance is about your overall diet, rather than making every meal identical.
Starchy carbohydrates
- Base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy foods.
- Choose wholegrain or higher-fibre versions with less added fat, salt and sugar.
Include the other groups
- Include protein foods and dairy or suitable alternatives.
- Use small amounts of unsaturated oils and spreads.
Source and further guidance
Original Eatwell poster · Public Health England · Crown copyright 2016
Public Health England · Crown copyright 2016. Use the food groups across the day and week; match food and fluid intake to individual needs and training.
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