Nutrition!

We discussed food nutrition and why it is important. 

In order to maintain a healthy life style (something rather important for a performer) we must consume the correct amount of nutrients from each food group. If you keep in mind that 'too much of something is bad for you' when eating then you should be able to stay healthily. 

As you can see from this 'food pie' (found on the FSA website) there are actually designated amounts of certain foods one should consume. Obviously with certain conditions such as young children or elderly or people with a lack of specific nutritious, their requirement to food groups will alter e.g infants will require more food from the dairy section to aid with growth and bone development. However, this food chart should be kept in mind as it offers a guideline of how much of each food category we should be eating.

The food Standard Agency, along with Eatwell.com have created 8 tips to healthy living. 

On the website it states that "a healthy diet contains a variety of types of food, including plenty of fruit, vegetables and starchy foods such as wholemeal bread and whole grain cereals; some protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, eggs and some dairy foods. "

Here are the 8 tips to a healthy lifestyle:

1. Base your meals on starchy foods.

2. Eat lots of fruit and veg.

3. Eat more fish- including a portion of oily fish a week.

4. Cut down on saturated fat and sugar.

5. Try to eat less salt- no more than 6g a day for adults.

6. Get active and try to be a healthy weight.

7. Drink plenty of water!

8. Don't skip breakfast. 

Baring this in mind then reflecting on my diet, I think I need to eat more fruit and veg and maybe plan for a day on which I am going to go swimming or out for a run. 

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