Food is more than a fun and tasty part of our day – making the right choices can also help us stay healthy and well throughout life.

Here, you'll find an introduction to a range of foods produced by Heinz and a summary of their benefits. Remember that National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) healthy eating guidelines  recommend 5 serves of vegetables and 2 serves of fruit every day.

We believe that there is no such thing as intrinsically good or bad foods, and that all foods can be enjoyed within a healthy, balanced diet. So it isn't just about nutrients. Variety, colour, flavour, texture and aroma, are all components of good food to be enjoyed everyday.

At Heinz we're always interested in discovering new ways to make our products even more nutritious and appealing – from our Weight Watchers range for the calorie-conscious to our growing selection of other reduced sugar and salt products.

Fruit

For fresh taste and natural sweetness you can't beat fruit – it's also an easily digested and tasty source of essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre. Each fruit gives you different nutrients, so eat different types and remember that fruit is always a great choice – fresh, frozen, canned or dried.

Vegetables

Frozen vegetables contain lots of goodness because they're processed as soon as possible after picking to preserve their nutrients (making them even more nutritious than some ‘fresh' vegetables). 

Meat

Meat is recommended as part of a well-balanced diet as it contains many nutrients, including proteins, iron, vitamins and minerals.

Pasta

Carbohydrates in pasta give you energy for life, growth and activity. For a healthy adult, it's recommended that about half your daily energy comes from carbohydrate-rich foods, like spaghetti and other pasta.

Seafood

High in protein and generally low in fat, seafood is an excellent choice for any meal. Canned fish contains all the goodness of fresh fish, including the health-giving omega-3 fats.

Beans

Fabulous food for both young and old, beans (and other legumes) give you iron, folate, protein and fibre – and they're rich in resistant starch that helps keep our digestive systems healthy. Baked beans (in tomato sauce) also give you lycopene, an antioxidant that helps remove free radicals that damage body cells.

Juice

Fruit juice provides water, energy as fruit sugars and vitamin C. Children who consume juice are more likely to reach their daily fruit requirement (of 2-3 serves per day), than those who don't. 125mL of pure fruit juice is equivalent to one fruit serve.

Soup

Most people find it difficult to eat the recommended 5 serves of vegetables (including legumes) a day, but soups can make it easier. Delicious Heinz soups have legumes, including chickpeas, lentils and beans, and lots of vegetables with fibre to aid digestion and a low GI (Glycemic Index) for sustained energy.

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