Healthy Eating

What is Healthy Eating?

The secret to good health is combining a balanced eating plan with daily physical activity. With so much information available in magazines, advertisements and on food labels, it can be difficult to know which advice to take. But if you get the basics of healthy eating right, you’ll be on the right path:

Know your food groups

Foods are categorised into major groups based on the key nutrients they contain.
These groups are:

• Vegetabless
• Bread and Cereals
• Fruit
• Dairy products and alternatives
• Meats and meat alternatives
• Healthy Fats

Each different food group contains unique nutrients the body needs, so to get enough vitamins and minerals each day it’s important to choose a variety of different foods from each of these food groups. And don’t overdo any one food in particular. Eating small amounts of a variety of different foods each day will help provide all the nutrients you need in the right amounts.

Foods for fun

Eating should be enjoyable, which means you can include small amounts of your favourite treat foods such as chocolates, sweets or savoury snacks or alcohol into your eating plan occasionally. That way you won’t feel like you’re missing out.

Healthy Drinking

A healthy eating pattern also includes fluids, so make sure you drink plenty of still, sparkling or lightly flavoured waters or tea daily. If you’re watching your weight, limit your intake of sugar-sweetened beverages like soft drinks or cordial and large fruit juices, which can be an unnecessary source of excess kilojoules for some people.

Just follow these simple guidelines and include regular physical activity as a normal part of every day for a healthier lifestyle! Whether you’re looking for a nutritious snack, drink or indulgent treat, Muffin Break has every angle covered.