Healthy Food

What is Healthy Eating?

Healthy eating is the making sure that the food you eat is good for your body.
Eating a balanced diet is a way to stay healthy.

A balanced diet is:

• Eating the right amounts of certain foods.
• Not eating too much bad food.
• Drinking enough.
• Cooking food properly

The Food Pyramid

There is a diagram that describes healthy eating.

Eat Most: Bread, Cereal, Rice, Pasta

Eat Regularly: Vegetables and Fruit

Eat in Moderation: Milk, Yogurt, Cheese, Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs, Nuts

Eat Least: Fats, Oils, Sweets, Salt, Butter, Energy drinks, Chocolate

A dietician can help you decide on a diet that is healthy and also fun to eat.

Drink Enough Water

Drinking water keeps your kidneys working properly.

• Your kidneys need about 2 litres (8 glasses) of fluid every day.
• On hot days more fluid is needed.
• Alcohol and Coffee don't count as the 2 litres.
• Coffee, Colas and soft drinks contain caffiene which make you thirsty.