What is meant by a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle?
A healthy balanced diet contains a variety of foods including drinking water regularly and eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, starchy foods such as wholegrain bread, pasta and rice, some protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, eggs, lentils and dairy foods. It should also be low in fat (especially saturated fat), salt and sugar. It is recommended that this is combined with a lifestyle that includes 30 mins of physical activity 5 times a week. If you would like to know more about steps in achieving a healthier and more balanced diet and lifestyle then visit www.eatwell.gov.
