If you ask any nutrition expert whats the secret to healthy eating they will undoubtedly tell you that moderation, variety and a good balance are the most important aspect of healthy eating. By adopting these 3 principles you will ensure that your diet is healthy and beneficial to you. We have listed a few more helpful tips below.

1. Eat a variety of nutrient rich foods. You need more than 40 different nutrients in order to stay in good health and no one single food can supply them all. Also how much you eat depends on how many calories you need. It is therefore a good idea to use the nutrition fact panels on food labels as a handy reference when trying out just how many calories each portion would provide you with.

2. Start to add more meals that include Vegetables , fruit and whole grains to your regular diet. It has recently been discovered that the vast majority of Americans don't eat enough of these foods. By finding tasty recipes based around them you can start o include more fruit, vegetables and whole grains in your diet on a regular basis.

3. Reduce your portions. Try to serve up smaller portions this will help to reduce calories and leave you feeling less bloated.

4. Eat regularly. Try to get into a routine where you eat meals at a set time everyday. Between those meals have some small snacks like fruit or whole grain bars. These snacks will stop you from feeling hungry. Hunger can be your worst enemy when trying to adopt a healthier diet as it will encourage to grab foods that give you a sugar rush.

5. There is no need to cut out all of your favorite foods. All you need to do initially is to reduce the amount of them you eat. So even if your favorite food is a Big-Mac you can still treat yourself occasionally just don't super size it.

6. Switch to low fat foods. Skimmed and low fat dairy products don't taste much different to the full fat versions. Also try lean cuts of meat. This will quickly help to reduce your fat intake.

However if you happen to love fried chicken you do not need to give it up you just eat it less often. When eating out share your food with a friend or ask for a take home bag or even better get a smaller portion than you would normally have.

Changing to a healthy diet need not be a difficult or stressful experience. Don't try to change over all at once. Small changes over a period of time will prove to be much easier to achieve than trying to change all at once. Just remember that your aim is to lead a more healthier life and you will soon be on your way to better health.