A Well Balanced diet
A well-balanced diet includes a variety of foods from all the major food groups, with an emphasis on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy oils. It also limits unhealthy fats, added sugars, and salt
Foods to include
- Fruits and vegetables: Aim for at least five portions a day.
- Whole grains: Such as whole-wheat bread, brown rice, and whole-grain pasta.
- Legumes: Such as beans and lentils.
- Healthy oils: Such as olive, canola, soy, or sunflower oil.
- Protein: From a variety of sources, such as fish, eggs, meat, poultry, beans, lentils, tofu, nuts, and seeds.
Additional considerations
- Choose unsaturated vegetable oils (olive, soy, sunflower, or corn oil) rather than animal fats or oils high in saturated fats.
- Limit refined grains (like white rice and white bread).
- Limit red meat and cheese.
- Avoid bacon, cold cuts, and other processed meats.