Monday 13 September 2010

BALANCE DIET

The benefits of a balanced diet are numerous. No single food contains everything the body needs so it is important to eat a wide variety. The right amount of vitamins and nutrients can increase life expectancy by keeping the heart and body healthy, and preventing many long-term illnesses.


Body weight can be kept to an acceptable level through healthy eating, leading to a fitter, more active lifestyle.
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                                                                  5 A DAY PORTION

Aim for at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables a day.
Fresh, frozen, chilled, canned, 100% juice, and dried fruit and vegetables all count.

Fruit

One portion of fruit is, for example, half a large grapefruit, or a slice of melon, or 2 satsumas. One portion of dried fruit counts (1 portion = for example 3 dried apricots, or 1 tablespoon of raisins), but other types of fruit and vegetables should be eaten to meet the rest of the 5 A DAY target....read more.http://www.whooopza.com//blog/myblogs.php

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