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Food guide

Eat well. Feel better.

Nourishing, satisfying and affordable — not perfect. Food is fuel, comfort and culture.

Overhead view of salmon, eggs, grains, berries, yoghurt and seeds in ceramic bowls

Eat regularly

The everyday foundations

Simple meal ideas

Breakfast

  • Oats with yoghurt, berries and seeds
  • Eggs on wholegrain toast with tomato
  • Banana and peanut butter on toast

Lunch

  • Wholegrain wrap with chicken or tofu and salad
  • Lentil and vegetable soup
  • Tuna, bean and rice bowl

Dinner

  • Salmon or tofu, rice and steamed greens
  • Bean chilli with brown rice
  • Stir-fry with vegetables, egg and noodles

Snacks

  • Fruit and a handful of nuts
  • Yoghurt with honey
  • Carrot sticks and hummus

Budget grocery checklist

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Enjoy less often

Balance, not rules

Frequent sugary drinks (soft drinks, energy drinks, sweetened coffees) and highly processed snack foods are easy to over-rely on. They aren't "bad" — just worth enjoying sometimes rather than every day, with water as your default drink.

What food can — and can't — do

A balanced diet supports overall health, energy and wellbeing. But no single food guarantees clear skin, and diet doesn't change your facial bone structure. Skin is influenced by many factors including genetics, hormones, sleep and stress.