> **Healthylife** — Healthylife Pharmacy | Your online health destination > [Products](https://www.healthylife.com.au/browse) · [Health Hub](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn) > > --- # Healthy eating - what it really is and how to do it easily # healthy eating Eating a healthy diet doesn't have to be chore. Get expert tips to achieve a balanced diet, read the latest in all things nutrition and discover easy-to-use tools to win at eating well. ![healthy eating](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/a23f6d38-ca02-48da-acf9-ea34f7f2b40a/plant-vs-vegan-mob.webp?quality=75&auto=format) ![healthy eating](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/50969d65-3b0d-441d-bcb7-4d9859fece4a/plant-vs-vegan2.webp?quality=75&auto=format) ## It’s all about balance Healthy eating is not about eating perfectly and avoiding all junk food, all of the time. Instead, it’s about developing habits that will have you going for healthier options when it comes to the foods you eat. To be healthy, you need to eat nutritious foods more often than not. It may take a little practice and but eating more healthily will always make you feel better in the long term. The good news is that sticking with healthy habits is often easier when you know how your body will benefit.  ![article](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/62c088cc-d692-4c3c-b951-05263ac75f85/WTE-SUGAR-LGREAT-CONTENT-PROMO-3.webp?quality=75&auto=format) ## Easy healthy eating hacks  1. Make meals a regular (and planned) thing When your eating patterns are regular and planned you’re much more likely to include the recommended serves across the 5 food groups. When they’re not, you’re probably going to have more [sometimes foods](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/sometimes-foods-and-drinks) in your diet, which means more sugary foods and saturated fats. 2. Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day Did you know that if you skip breakfast you’ll likely give in to that butter-laden banana bread for morning tea? Turns out, if you eat a healthy breakfast you’re more likely to continue to eat well throughout the day, and leave the choccy biscuits for Steve in finance.  3. Don’t be a couch potato Eating in front of the television has become a pretty common habit for many Aussie households. In fact, [almost half of us](https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/eating-well/tips-eating-well "Tips for eating well") plonk ourselves down in front of the telly to eat our evening meal. This means we’re more likely to make less than great food choices, eat more take-away and make it harder to recognise our body’s signals about hunger and satiety. ## Food Tracker A simple tool to provide insight into your shopping habits and inspiration to make healthier choices. Visit your healthylife profile to get started. ![Food Tracker](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/29caa097-5211-4096-ba03-1e551bd4d5db/ft-mob.webp?quality=75&auto=format) ![Food Tracker](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/1849d0b6-e7b1-4685-98cf-dc17bc4faf09/ft-desktop.webp?quality=75&auto=format) ## healthy eating reads [ diet diet ![Is the healthy eating food pyramid still best practice?](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/59d5d0ff-cea8-4428-9203-d558ac6ba2f7/whats-new-in-healthy-eating-thumb.jpg?quality=75&auto=format) ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/food-pyramid-australia) [ ### Is the healthy eating food pyramid still best practice? ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/food-pyramid-australia) Many of us know that the food pyramid is now outdated. But what replaced the food pyramid and how does this impact our eating habits? [ read more ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/food-pyramid-australia) [ kid's nutrition kid's nutrition ![Easy breakfast ideas for kids ](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/83f1babb-33b8-4005-9301-7673f939e5db/boy-eating-breakfast-thumb.jpg?quality=75&auto=format) ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/breakfast-ideas-for-kids) [ ### Easy breakfast ideas for kids ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/breakfast-ideas-for-kids) Want a positive start to the day for your kids? Here’s some healthier and easier breakfast ideas! [ read more ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/breakfast-ideas-for-kids) [ plant-based eating plant-based eating ![Is going vegetarian a healthier eating option?](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/27fca501-6ac4-4c70-9f74-d009782b7cf3/vegetarian-diet-thumb.webp?quality=75&auto=format) ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/does-vegetarian-diet-reduce-inflammation) [ ### Is going vegetarian a healthier eating option? ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/does-vegetarian-diet-reduce-inflammation) A diet that might work for one person may not work for another. So, is a vegetarian diet the right choice for you? [ read more ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/does-vegetarian-diet-reduce-inflammation) [ diet diet ![How to read nutrition labels](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/930899de-a226-4458-bc7a-3a0303e67867/food-labels-thumb.webp?quality=75&auto=format) ![Kate Agnew](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/1d4b8956-247d-418e-8535-73638fcaa551/kate-agnew.webp?quality=75&auto=format) Kate Agnew ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/how-to-read-nutrition-labels) [ ### How to read nutrition labels ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/how-to-read-nutrition-labels) Learning how to read nutrition labels is a great way to become more informed about the foods you’re eating. Here’s how. [ read more ](https://www.healthylife.com.au/learn/how-to-read-nutrition-labels) Next slidePrevious slide ## ways to eat Evidence-based programs to help you navigate all the confusing nutrition information out there and make small, easy changes to your daily diet. ![ways to eat](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/fb91a7b9-3fa1-46e0-a550-e917f8a249d2/WTW-TY-Mobile.webp?quality=75&auto=format) ![ways to eat](https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/3e01c88d-6d32-0086-9f07-7574b3104890/520b263b-88e8-4c41-b1ab-1cda5eac47e9/WTE-TY-Desktop.webp?quality=75&auto=format) ## shop foods for healthy eating Next slidePrevious slide --- **About Healthylife**: Find everything you need for a healthy life: Shop over 15,000 curated health products, pharmacy, fact-checked health information, telehealth & health programs. **Useful links**: [Customer Support](https://www.healthylife.com.au/contact-us) · [Browse All](https://www.healthylife.com.au/browse)