Can you spot the healthier choice? Take our quiz to find out if you're getting the most value out of your choices

Can a few changes give you a healthier boost?

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Eating to lose weight or improve your health can be confusing.

Fewer than 1% of Brits achieve the balanced diet the NHS recommends - often, what we put on our plate is based on guesswork.

"A diet containing fresh, whole food is preferable to one that’s mostly processed foods, which are typically high in sugar, salt and fat," says GP Dr Nisa Aslam. But while we all know munching French fries is less healthy than a salad, lots of our daily decisions aren't so obvious.

Ready to test your knowledge? Tick what you think are the healthiest picks below, then check out the expert advice so you can tweak your diet.

Ali Horsfall
Ali Horsfall

Senior Health Writer Ali Horsfall has almost 15 years experience as a journalist and has written for national print titles and women’s lifestyle brands including woman&home, Woman, Woman's Own, BBC magazines, Mothercare, Grazia and The Independent. She currently specialises in health and fitness content and loves sharing the best expert advice on staying well.

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