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What is a Balanced Diet?
A balanced diet includes a variety of
foods from all 5 food groups. It should provide enough calories to
ensure a desirable weight and should include all the necessary daily
nutrients.
A Good Combination of
Foods for a Balanced Diet
The healthiest
combination for a balanced diet is low fat, low refined carb +
healthy carbs + moderate protein. For example, as a general rule:
- About 50 percent of your calories
should come from complex carbohydrates
- About 20 percent should come from
protein.
- About 30 percent should come from
all fat. (Of this, a max. of one third may be saturated fat).
Do you need supplements
on a balanced diet?
No. If you lead a
relatively normal life and follow a balanced diet, you won't need
supplements. However, if you are unable to eat properly, or if you are
ill, under stress or in need of extra nutrients, it may be prudent to
supplement your diet with a multi-vitamin & mineral tablet.
However, this should be a short term measure only. Supplements should
not be used as a substitute for a healthy, balanced diet.
What is a healthy balanced diet?
This section contains details on what a healthy
diet should consist of and why each vitamin and mineral is an
essential part of staying healthy.
The majority of people in this country eat too
much fat and not enough fibre and for most people a healthy diet is
simple and easy to do. The move towards a healthy diet may just mean
eating more fruit, vegetables, bread, cereals, potatoes, and pasta.
People in the UK have a 1 in 3 chance of
developing cancer at some time in their lives, eating a healthy diet,
which includes 5 portions of different fruit and vegetables a day can
help reduce the risk of developing heart disease or cancer.
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