Healthy Eating

We all know the importance of eating a well balanced healthy diet but what exactly is a healthy diet? A healthy diet consists of 6 basic components, such as:

Protein – This can be fish, meat, poultry, dairy products and eggs

Fats – This is found in animal products, dairy, nuts and oils

Carbohydrates – Vegetables, fruits, pasta, rice and beans

Vitamins – These are vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K

Minerals – Iron, calcium and potassium

Water

The Right Diet For You

There are five different food groups and to maintain a healthy diet, foods from each of these groups should be included in your diet every day in the correct proportions. It is also to your advantage to include in your diet five different portions of fruit and vegetables daily as this can help to reduce the risk of heart disease and other illnesses. The five main different food groups are as follows:

1. Bread, potatoes, pasta, rice and breakfast cereal

Foods from this category should be included in all your meals, they contain a lot of starch and are an excellent source of fibre and are rich in vitamin B complex. When choosing cereal’s try to choose those that are high in fibre.