Talk about food

The food environment is the food around us and what shapes our decisions about the food we eat.

Food Safety

From storing food safely to preparing and cooking food

Watch How to check your meat is cooked properly

Use a meat thermometer.

Read Food poisoning: causes, symptoms and treatment

Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating food or drinks contaminated with harmful bacteria or toxins.

Read What you need to know about lactose intolerance

People with a lactose intolerance don’t have enough of the enzyme lactase that helps digest milk.

Read Healthy weight loss The best way to lose weight is slowly, with small changes to what you eat.

Read Healthy tips for eating out 12 pointers to help you find your way to the healthiest options on the menu.

Read Eat well and save money How to save money on food while making sure you eat healthy meals.

Read Vegetarian diets How to eat a balanced diet as a vegetarian

Read Eat well on shift work Working shifts makes it hard to keep healthy and regular eating patterns.

Recipes

Barbeque recipes

Our favourite barbeque recipes, from homemade and vegetarian burgers to citrus summer chicken.

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Pork and apricot kebabs

You will need 4 wooden skewers for this recipe. Remember to soak them for 2-3 hours or overnight ideally.

Citrus summer chicken

Zing up your chicken for the BBQ with this easy marinade. Marinades are a great way to introduce flavour to meats without adding a lot of extra calories.

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