Ever heard the phrase 'You are what you eat'? Well, diet information tells us there is a lot of truth in it. What you put into your body affects your physical health, as well, as how you feel.
Changing your diet can be challenging, but making some simple changes can make a world of difference to our health!
Healthy eating just means choosing a balance of foods - a balance that's been shown to reduce your risk of many health problems, such as Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), High Blood Pressure Stroke, diabetes, obesity & some forms of cancer and will allow you to enjoy a longer, healthier life.
The basic principles to guide everyone towards healthier eating are:
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Eat five portions of fruit and vegetables every day
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Change the way you cook food - try grilling instead of frying, and steam instead of boiling
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Reduce the amount of fat and sugar in your diet
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Remember to check food labels for the amount of fat and sugar in foods
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Increase the amount of starchy foods (pasta, rice and potatoes)
Make sure you enjoy what you eat and this will help you to stick to your healthy eating plan! Just as good food and health go hand-in-hand, you also need to combine all this with more physical activity to improve your overall health. Also make sure that what you eat boosts your energy - a healthy balanced diet will do this!