1. Keeping healthy means caring for your body so you have enough energy. These include things like eating foods that are good for you and getting enough exercise.
2. The bulk of food consumption should consist of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk products.
3. Variety, balance and moderation are three of the most important concepts to keep in mind for healthy eating.
4. Balanced diets include the right amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and other nutrients important to health.
5. A healthy diet could make your skin glow.
6. A well-balanced diet could improve your mood. People who eat more fruits and vegetables tend to report better mental health in studies.
7. Eating right could boost your energy and enhance your athletic performance.
8. Eating right could protect your memory. Studies have found people who follow healthy diets are less likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer's.
9. A major review of nutrition research found that a healthy diet can improve how long and how well you sleep.
10. A ‘portion’ means the amount of food that fits in your hand. When you eat more than what your body needs to keep healthy and energised during the day, the extra bits can turn into fat.