WHY A BALANCED DIET FULL OF NUTRIENTS IS IMPORTANT

Optimal health and wellness is promoted by adopting a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, legumes, wholegrain cereals and their products, with adequate amounts of dairy products, and lean-protein-rich foods such as skinless chicken, fattrimmed meat and fish. Nuts, seeds and olive oil are also an essential component of a healthy diet and should be eaten in moderation. A healthy balanced diet should provide a variety of different foods in order to provide all the nutrients: vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibre and phyto-nutrients necessary to promote growth, health and prevent deficiencies and illness.