We have talked about junk food. So what's left? You may have heard about the basic food groups. If you go shopping and make sure you have a few food items from each group in your basket, you are likely to be eating healthily.
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Cereals - bread, pasta and rice all provide carbohydrates which are important sources of energy
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Meat and fish - chicken, red meat, fish and seafood all provide protein, which is very necessary. Be sure that fat and skin is trimmed off, and that the food is cooked by a low-fat method. If you are a vegetarian, there are non-meat sources of protein available. See the topic Vegetarian eating.
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Fruit and vegetables - contain LOTS of different important nutrients.
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Dairy - milk, cheese, yoghurt and ice cream all contain calcium, which is important for the development and maintenance of bones and teeth and nerves. There are varying levels of fat in these products, but almost everything can now be bought in a low-fat version.
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Avoid sweets - with lots of fats and sugars - see the 'junk food' section above.
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Water - everyone forgets about water, but it is important and the best drink for you. Try to drink several glasses a day. (One or two glasses of cordial or fruit juice are fine too, but try not to drink too much soft drink.)
