What is a balanced diet weight and is this possible to acheive in todays "rushed and stressed" society. It is really important to realise that a balanced diet is one of the main factors in remaining healthy. Yeh we all crave a certain amount of "junk" food but to stay well we have to be so careful as to how much of this we are eating.



Before you go shopping make a plan of the food you would ideally like to eat for the week. Try to plan a menu, this will help you purchase the correct foods and also keep you focused and out of the "junk" food section. It also stops impulse purchases and keeps your grocery bill down.

Include these in your diet to help acheive a balanced diet Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals and Salts, Oh and the dreaded Fibre.

Always remember that you must eat the advised amount of each type of food and not to make any radical changes to your diet overnight. If you are in any doubt get some advice, possibly from your medical practitioner, or a dietician.

If you plan your meals in advance and don't leave it until the last minute you will soon find yourself eating healthily and wondering how you ever ate so much "junk food".