The importance of a balanced diet in promoting good health is well known. Due to rising levels of obesity and the associated negative impacts on the health and wellbeing of the population in Northern Ireland (NI), it is essential to promote and provide healthier food choices.
People are increasingly eating meals and snacks outside of their homes. We now consume an estimated quarter of our overall calories while out. Settings such as restaurants, coffee shops and takeaway businesses can impact on the quality of the food we eat and how much we eat through the food choices they offer.
Guidance for food businesses on providing and promoting healthier food and drink.
Guidance for pizza restaurants and takeaways on providing and promoting healthier food and drink.
Guidance for food businesses on providing and promoting healthier food and drink.
Guidance for Italian restaurants and takeaways on providing and promoting healthier food and drink.
Guidance for Indian and South Asian restaurants and takeaways on providing and promoting healthier food and drink.
Guidance for Chinese restaurants and takeaways on providing and promoting healthier food and drink.
Guidance on healthier catering tips for chip shops.
Guidance for sandwich shops on providing and promoting healthier food and drink.
MenuCal is a free online tool which helps food businesses put allergen and calorie information on their menu.
It is mandatory for nutrition information to be declared on prepacked food. In Northern Ireland, the FSA is responsible for nutrition labelling. District Councils enforce these regulations in Northern Ireland.
The Calorie Wise scheme helps food businesses to display energy information on their menus, giving customers more information about the food they eat.
In Northern Ireland, we have collected insight to inform and strengthen partnerships and develop effective policy responses to tackle food poverty.
The Eatwell Guide makes healthy eating easier to understand by giving a visual representation of the types of foods and drinks we should consume and in what proportions to have a healthy, balanced diet.
An overview of the Making Food Better programme.
Calorie Wise is a free and voluntary scheme delivered by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and councils in Northern Ireland.
Turkey is a great choice for this quick and easy stir-fry, it’s low in fat and set off by the sweet citrus tang of oranges.
A good, nourishing winter warmer that’s a meal in a pot. Serve with crusty bread.
Crisp, juicy and fresh, this salad will liven up your meal as a side dish.
This combination of vegetables and lentils will get you on your way to five-a-day.
Simple to cook and delicious to eat, you can make these wedges as spicy as you like.
Give your soup some heat with this winter warmer. Pop some in a flask for when you need it.
Easy to make and nutritious, this take on a classic Mediterranean dish is packed full of nutritious vegetables.