Everyone should take a vitamin D supplement for bone and muscle health. The amount you need depends on your age, skin tone, situation and the season.  

You may have seen or heard news items about Aspartame, an artificial sweetener, and wondered if it's something you need to be worried about. Our toxicology and nutrition experts answer the most commonly asked questions about Aspartame. 

Too much salt can raise your blood pressure and high blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke and heart disease.

Getting enough fibre helps lower our risk of heart disease, diabetes and weight gain.

Most people do not need food supplements – their diets provide all the nutrients they need. However, there are some exceptions.

safefood has advice and support for those with a food allergy or intolerance.

If you need dietary advice for a medical condition, please consult a medical professional.

Your body needs lots of different nutrients to stay healthy. That means eating a variety of foods from each of the main food groups.

Treat foods are those that contain little or no nutritional value, but harmful amounts of salt, fat and sugar.

We all need some fats in our diet to stay healthy. They provide energy and some vitamins. Eating too much or the wrong types of fat can be unhealthy. 

Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, pulses, beans and nuts are rich in protein.