Eating a balanced diet

A balanced diet first and foremost has to cover all your energy needs for the day.

A balanced plate should consist of a portion of protein (meat, fish, eggs…) accompanied by vegetables and starchy foods (potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.). The protein portion should be smaller than the accompanying portion. For example:

• ⅓ protein, ⅓ vegetables, ⅓ starch
• ¼ protein, ½ vegetable, ¼ starch

If you want to eat a balanced diet, you can already adopt some simple eating behaviours:

• Eat foods from the different food groups every day
• Eat the right amount for your body type, age and lifestyle
• Limit consumption of sugary, salty and fatty products

The best diets aren’t overly restrictive and don’t rely on a miracle food – they are about balance and quantity.