Oils and spreads

What you cook food with is really important.

We only need a very small amount of oils and spreads in our meals or snacks.

  • It is useful to have healthier oils and spreads in the house
  • Sunflower, rapeseed, olive or vegetable oil are healthier choices, especially if you usually use butter, ghee or coconut oil for cooking
  • If you normally use butter, try an olive or sunflower oil spread instead, or try low fat spreads
You can also get oil as a spray which helps use less.

Making a change

How to make small, manageable changes to what you eat and drink.

Make a change