Healthy diet

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A healthy diet or balanced diet constitutes the appropriate intake of various food groups in the right quantities. It primarily comprises fruit, vegetables, grains, dairy products, and protein. A balanced diet aims at avoiding extremes— neither too much nor too little of any particular food group. Consuming imbalanced amounts, either excess or deficiency, is considered an unhealthy or imbalanced diet.

Principles of Balanced Nutrition[edit | edit source]

Although our understanding of diet and nutrition continues to evolve, the fundamentals of a balanced diet remain consistent. A balanced diet predominantly incorporates plant-based foods and limits the intake of processed convenience foods.

  • Consultation with Health Professionals: A healthcare provider or a dietitian can provide personalized advice, considering an individual's lifestyle, health status, and personal food preferences.
  • Incorporation of Major Food Groups: A balanced diet should include vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, lean proteins such as beans, legumes, nuts and seeds, and healthy fats.
  • Portion Control: An ideal nutrition plan should provide guidelines for the quantity of food from each group to consume.
  • Accessibility and Affordability: Opt for foods that are readily available in local grocery stores, rather than specialty or gourmet food shops, to ensure the plan fits within your budget and lifestyle.
  • Hydration: Maintain adequate hydration by consuming plenty of water. Limit the intake of soft drinks, energy drinks, and sports drinks, which usually contain high sugar levels.
  • Reading Food Labels: Understand the nutritional content of foods by reading their labels. Labels often highlight lower sodium options for items like soup, bread, and frozen meals.
  • Include Seafood: Incorporating seafood like salmon, tuna, trout, crab, mussels, and oysters can provide protein, essential minerals, and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Balanced Carbohydrates: A balanced diet should include an appropriate amount of carbohydrates, one of the three macronutrients in the human diet alongside fat and protein.

Healthy Diet for Weight Management[edit | edit source]

Adopting a healthy diet is a sustainable approach to weight management, compared to transient dieting. Combining balanced eating with regular physical exercise and moderation can lead to long-term health benefits.

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