Contact Details
Health Challenge Caerphilly
Penallta House, Tredomen Park
Hengoed, CF82 7PG
Tel: 01495 235419
healthchallenge@caerphilly.gov.uk
Twitter @HCCaerphilly
Health Challenge Caerphilly
Penallta House, Tredomen Park
Hengoed, CF82 7PG
Tel: 01495 235419
healthchallenge@caerphilly.gov.uk
Twitter @HCCaerphilly
A healthy, balanced diet is essential for good health and wellbeing. It can be a challenge to change what we eat but even small, simple changes can make a difference to our health.
When it comes to food we all like it to be cheap, easy and tasty. That often means ready-made foods, snacks, and takeaways. But if you look inside some of these food, you'd discover lots of hidden nasties like salt, sugar and fat. Too much of which can increase cholesterol, block our arteries and even lead to heart attacks, strokes and diseases like diabetes and cancers. Join Change4Life today and receive regular tips and advice about simple changes to make your lifestyle more healthy.
Download the free Sugar Smart app to see how much total sugar is in your everyday food and drink. The Change4Life Sugar Smart app is designed to show quickly and easily how much total sugar is in the things you’re buying, eating and drinking, to help you spot it more easily so you can make healthier choices and cut your sugar
Why not try the healthy eating self-assessment. Do you really know what eating healthily means? Find out how much you know about nutrition and making healthier choices by completing our quiz.
Are you eating too much salt ? Check out the new NHS guide
Want to save on fruit and veg ? Try buying what is in season. It is usually cheaper and tastier. or join your local food co-op
More tips and support from the don't stop it, swap it! booklet
Would you like to learn more about a healthy way to lose weight, become more active and get support to help you change your eating habits ? Learn more about Foodwise.
or check out the NHS weight loss plan.
Only 29% of adults living in Wales reported eating 5 portions of fruit and vegetables daily. Caerphilly County Borough has one of the lowest rates in Wales!