The Eatwell Guide shows the different types of food we should eat to have a healthy, balanced diet, and in what proportions.
You don’t need to achieve this balance with every meal, but try to get the balance right over a day, or even a week. Choose options low in fat, salt and sugar whenever you can.
Vitamin B12 is needed for growth, repair and general health. It’s only found naturally in animal products.
If you regularly eat eggs or dairy products, you probably get enough. But if you only eat a small amount or avoid all animal products, it’s important to have a reliable source of vitamin B12 in your diet.
Good sources of vitamin B12 include:
- milk
- cheese
- eggs
- fortified yeast extracts, such as Marmite
- fortified breakfast cereals
- fortified soya products
