We're all on the lookout for little ways to make our lifestyles that bit healthier – and the good news is you don't have to completely overhaul your eating habits to feel some benefits. Just minor tweaks to your usual diet can cut excess calories, boost your intake of vitamins, minerals and fibre, and reduce the amount of sugar and saturated fat you're consuming. Try these easy food swaps for a health boost.

Note: For this feature we used the UK’s official McCance and Widdowson’s food composition tables. A list of Nutrient Reference Values (formerly known as Recommended Daily Allowances) for vitamins and minerals can be found here.

24 easy food swaps to help you eat healthier