Managing your diet with healthy eating and drinking is of vital importance to your overall health and well being.

A healthy diet will help prevent many illnesses and diseases and ensure a longer more active lifestyle.

Not only will you feel better, you will look better too, as a healthy diet will go a long way to helping you stay within your healthy weight range.

The national heart foundation states 5 simple steps that individuals should take for a healthy balanced diet:

• Eat a variety of foods

• Include vegetables, wholegrains, fruit, nuts and seeds everyday

• Choose healthier fats and oils

• Limit sugary, fatty and salty take away meals and snacks

• Drink plenty of water

It is highly recommended that you avoid fad diets and become more educated about your diet.

Know your physical activity recommendations and get help from a doctor or your health professional if you need it.

It is always beneficial to have good support around you and that individuals wanting to change there lifestyle and dietary habits, have a plan and set goals.

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