EAT GOOD, FEEL GOOD Answer these questions. a. Do you think you eat ? a balanced diet, with enough fresh fruit, vegetables, protein and fibre too much sugar / fat / salt / junk food Other b. How could you improve your diet? By eating less (junk food/sweets/fatty foods/fried foods/ highly processed foods/meat/etc.) By eating more (real food/fish/ veggies/fruits/nuts and seeds/etc.) I wouldn t change a thing! c. Which food do you like best? Meat/fish, etc. Bread/pasta, etc Vegetables/legumes/ fruit, etc. dairy foods: food derived from milk plenty: a lot source: origin starchy foods: carbohydrates 216 Module 6 ELEMENTS 1 HEALTHY EATING A healthy balanced diet means eating the right amount of a wide variety of foods and the right amount of energy to keep you healthy and maintain a healthy body weight. It also includes water, minerals, vitamins and fibre. A diet based on starchy foods with plenty of fruit and vegetables, some protein-rich foods, some milk and dairy foods, and not too much fat, salt or sugar, will give you all the nutrients you need. Starchy foods such as bread, cereals, potatoes and pasta are a good source of energy. Fruit and vegetables are a vital source of vitamins and minerals. Meat, fish, eggs and legumes (including beans, nuts and seeds) are all good sources of protein, which is essential for the growth and repair of the body. They are also good sources of a range of vitamins and minerals. Milk and dairy foods, such as cheese and yoghurt, are good sources of protein. They also contain calcium, which helps to keep healthy bones. Fats and sugar are both sources of energy for the body. Saturated fat can raise blood cholesterol level and increase risk of heart disease. Unsaturated fats, on the other hand, can help to lower cholesterol and provide us with the essential fatty acids needed to help us stay healthy. Simple snack boxes for busy people