Your Essential guide to a healthier balanced diet and lifestyle starts here!
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So what is a Healthy Diet ?
Healthy eating is all about learning which foods to eat to maintain a better healthier body, it is about eating the right quantity and right balance of foods.
There are no bad foods, it is all a question of getting the balance right.
Maintaning a diet which is healthy but allowing occasional treats.
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A healthy diet is one of the most important factors in our overall health. The amount and type of food we eat (and drink!) has a major influence on our health. Lifestyle factors also play a very important role in determining your state of health, you can play an active role in protecting your body.
'Remember it is never too late to change your eating habits.'
Even small results such as cutting down on fats and eating more fruit and vegetables can have a big improvement in your health and overall quality of life.
Here's our 8 point checklist for a balanced healthy diet:
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- Enjoy your food.
- Eat a variety of different foods.
- Eat the right amount to be a healthy weight.
- Eat plenty of foods rich in starch and fibre.
- Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.
- Don’t eat too many foods that contain a lot of fat.
- Don’t have sugary foods and drinks too often.
- If you drink alcohol, drink sensibly.
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