How do you practice a balanced diet?

Answer 1

A balanced diet is one that contains all the necessary food in the correct amount for the body to have an adequate amount of nutrients in order to function properly and be healthy.

1/3 Of your diet should contain Fruit and Vegetables, as these are vital for the body and contain all the necessary vitamins as well as fibre. Different Fruits and Vegetables have different roles in the body, for example, research suggests that Apples may reduce the risk of Colon cancer, prostate cancer, and Lung cancer.

1/3 Of your diet should also be things like: Bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, and other starchy foods, these types of foods contain energy and carbohydrates.

1/6 should be dairy products, such as: Milk, Cheese, and butter, as these are rich in calcium and promote healthy bones.

And finally 1/6 should be protein rich foods such as: Meat, fish, eggs, and beans. Protein is for the growth and repair of cells and is needed in a balanced diet.

Sugary food such as: Cakes, cookies, chocolate, sweets etc.. are good for a balanced diet, however consumption should be minimum.

In order to have a balanced diet, you must try and include a bit of everything in your meals, drink plenty of water and juice, and try and substitute it with fizzy drinks. Try and include vegetables in most meals and if you want to snack on something try a piece of fruit rather than a chocolate bar. Don't eat too much red meat either, try and have a balance, have things like chicken or fish included. A balance of salt is also important depending on your age, too much salt increases the risk of Heart disease whereas too little can cause muscle cramp.

Just try and include everything in your diet and good luck.