Healthy Eating
Eating a balanced diet can help prevent illness, give you more energy, and help you feel your best. Our Health Trainers can guide you through trusted tools and resources to make healthier choices.
Step 1: Learn what a balanced diet looks like
We use NHS-approved resources like the Eatwell Guide to show you the main food groups and how they can benefit your health.
Step 2: Make a plan
If you’d like to lose weight, our Health Trainers can help you build a safe and effective plan. You can also use the free NHS Weight Loss Plan to get started with healthier eating and more activity.
Step 3: Put it into practice
We’ll help you explore practical ideas for eating better, such as:
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Using the NHS food scanner
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Following the NHS 8 tips for healthy eating
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Finding healthy recipes on the BBC Food website
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Joining the free Cook Together programme for family recipes and shopping lists
Need advice? Contact us
Thurrock Health Trainer Service
Call: 0800 292 2299 (Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm)
Email: thls@thurrock.gov.uk