Background: Healthy eating habits are crucial for maintaining overall health, reducing chronic disease risk, and promoting longevity. Despite the benefits, many communities struggle with adopting and sustaining nutritious dietary practices due to lack of awareness, cultural preferences, and limited access to healthy food options. This study aimed to assess the awareness and knowledge of healthy eating habits among the general public in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Materials and Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted between January 2024 and May 2024 in District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The study included 400 adults who had been residents of Shimla for at least 12 months. Data were collected using a Google form questionnaire that included socio-demographic information and 20 structured knowledge-related questions about healthy eating habits. Responses were collected via email and social media platforms. The data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel and Epi Info V7 Software, with results presented in terms of frequencies and percentages. Results: The socio-demographic profile revealed that 29.5% of participants were aged 18-30 years, 25% were 31-40 years, 23% were 41-50 years, and 22.5% were over 50 years old. Gender distribution showed 45.8% male and 54.3% female respondents. A substantial 79.5% of respondents were knowledgeable about a balanced diet, 72.8% about essential nutrients, and 77.5% understood daily calorie intake. However, only 57.5% understood the impact of junk food, and 55.3% were aware of healthy cooking methods. Knowledge about protein sources was relatively low at 59.5%. Based on their scores, 25.3% of participants had "Very Good" knowledge, 37.3% had "Good" knowledge, 24.8% had "Fair" knowledge, and 12.8% had "Poor" knowledge. Conclusion: The study highlights a generally high level of awareness about basic nutrition principles among Shimla residents but identifies significant gaps in specific areas such as the impact of junk food, healthy cooking methods, and the role of physical activity in diet management. Public health initiatives should target these gaps, focusing on individuals with lower educational backgrounds and the unemployed to ensure equitable information dissemination. Leveraging schools, workplaces, and community platforms can enhance nutrition education and promote better health outcomes in Shimla.