Healthy Eating

A close up of a medley of fruit and veg including oranges, lemons and red peppers

Read Well Eat Well

Are you ready for a delicious and nutritious journey with your family?

Look out for our exciting collection of books that will help you learn how to cook and eat delicious family-friendly meals.

Explore exciting flavours from around the world and discover clever tips and tricks to make cooking fun and enjoyable for the whole family.

It's a wonderful opportunity to bond, learn, and nourish both body and mind.

Read Well, Eat Well promotes healthy eating habits and helps families to make informed choices about their food.

With our books as your guide, you can create delicious, balanced, and nutritious meals that will fuel your bodies and delight your taste buds.

Visit your nearest Wakefield Library to start your journey to a healthier lifestyle and enjoy the benefits of cooking and eating well together as a family.

Tell us what you think about the book you have borrowed and you will have the opportunity to be entered into a prize draw to win high street vouchers.

The Eatwell Guide

The Eatwell Guide shows the different types of food that make up our diet and shows the proportions we should eat them in to have a healthy, balanced diet.

The Eatwell Guide divides the foods we eat and drink into 5 main food groups. Try to choose a variety of different foods from each of the groups to help you get the wide range of nutrients your body needs to stay healthy.

Cooking Videos

Level up your cooking skills, make a delicious meal and try something new with KT’s Kitchen. Follow along as KT shows you how to prepare her favourite family-friendly meals. These are guaranteed to get everyone smiling round the dinner table. What will you make tonight?

Find all KT’s videos on our Wakefield Wellbeing Facebook Page here.

Eat Better For You And The Planet Cookbook

Wakefield Council has produced a cookbook with tasty, healthy recipes contributed by the district’s cooking community. It has advice on reducing food waste, eating a more environmentally friendly diet, and using less energy in the kitchen.