There is no 1 size fits all for nutrition and diets. Depending on whom you ask, “healthy eating” may take any number of forms.
Healthy eating is important for many reasons, including fueling your body, acquiring necessary nutrients, lowering your disease risk, increasing your longevity, and promoting optimal mental and physical well-being.
Include a variety of nutrient-dense, whole foods in your diet, taking care to limit highly processed items, sugar and oily foods.
Tips for healthy eating
- Prioritise plant based foods
- Cook at home
- Cut out sugary sweetened drinks
- Eat whole foods
- Try include organic products
- Avoid refined vegetable oils
- Supplements can be a good way to get all nutrients in your diet