Healthy Eating

We all know a balanced diet combined with regular exercise is the best way to keep fit & healthy but this doesn't mean that we have to live off fruit and vegetables! The key is to get the balance of your diet right to ensure your body gets all the nutrients it needs. The odd sweet treat won't hurt!

At Oakhouse Foods we're well known for using fresh, wholesome ingredients and avoiding additives where we can. Our frozen ready meals and desserts generally have low levels of sugar and salt and each is clearly marked with dietary symbols so you know exactly what you're eating. We have also been working hard to remove additives from our food and all of our dishes are now completely free from artificial colours and flavourings, hydrogenated fats and flavour enhancers like MSG.

A balanced diet

It is also important to make sure you have a balanced diet. To help you get it right, take a look at our plate below showing the balance of the five food groups you should be eating every day. The larger sections of the plate show the groups of food that should be eaten most often.

1. Fruit and Vegetables
2. Bread, Cereals and
    Potatoes
3. Milk and Dairy Products
4. Foods containing Fat and
    Foods containing Sugar
5. Meat, Fish and Protein
    Alternatives