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The facts about nutrition…

When it comes to healthy eating, there’s so much information and advice out there that it’s easy to get confused.

At Be Well, we don’t do diets or fads. Instead, we cut through the nonsense and give you the facts about how what we eat and drink affects us.

If you’re looking to learn more about nutrition and develop healthier habits, take some time to explore our digital guides to achieving a more healthy, balanced diet.

Eating a balanced diet

What is a balanced diet?
Understanding calories
Understanding energy needs and metabolism
Food portions
Alcohol
The truth about weight loss: Myths and facts

Nutrients in Food

Carbohydrates and starchy foods
Fats
Fibre
Protein
Salt
Sugar
Water and hydration

Goal setting and staying motivated

Benefits of physical activity
Food and mood
Glycaemic Index (GI)
Goal setting and readiness to change
Maintaining change
Managing hunger
Overcoming setbacks
A pregnant woman preparing food in a kitchen

Planning, preparation and cooking

Meal planning
Shopping
Understanding processed foods
Understanding food labels

Pregnancy

Healthy eating when trying to become pregnant
Healthy eating during pregnancy
Healthy weight during pregnancy
Healthy eating after giving birth
Foods to avoid during pregnancy
Staying active during pregnancy
What can I do?: A guide for partners during pregnancy

Physical copies of our guides are also available from most Wigan Borough libraries – just ask a member of staff.

More information and advice on feeding your family is available on the Wigan Council website.

For advice on eating healthily on a budget, check out the Money Saving Expert Downshift Challenge.

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Plant points and how to earn them

Does being vegan always mean being healthy?

What is sober curious?

Cooking with salt

10 top tips to reduce salt in your diet

A beginner’s guide to body composition

Nutritional support

Nutritional support for adults

child boxing classes

Nutritional support for families

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