The five main food groups - Healthy eating | Food Standards Scotland

ConsumersHealthy eatingNutritionThe five food groupsWhat are the five food groups?Fruit and vegetablesStarchy foodDairyProteinFatYou can read more about these below, including where to get them and how much you should eat.Fruit and vegetablesYou should eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. They contain importantvitamins and minerals that help prevent disease as well as fibre which can lower cholesterol, keep the bowel healthy and help digestion.Fruit and vegetables are low in fat, so they’re great for bulking out meals and making you feel full without adding too many calories.It’s easy to get your five a day if you spread your portions through the day. Try:adding chopped bananas to your cereal or toast at breakfastenjoying a piece of fruit as a mid-morning snackincluding a bowl of salad or vegetable soup with your lunchsnacking on a bowl of raw carrots, peppers and cucumbers mid-afternoonadding a portion of veg to your evening meal.What counts as a portion of fruit...