Start Eating Healthy Today with these 5 Top Tips*

We are what we eat. Having the physically and mentally strong body is impossible without establishing a healthy diet and sticking to it. The next 5 tips from our expert nutritionists and East London based personal trainer have a positive impact on your wellbeing and are absolutely easy to follow!


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1. Opt for a balanced diet That includes a good mix of high-protein foods (meat, cheese, tofu, beans eggs, yogurt, fish, lentils, nuts and seeds); correct complex carbs (green veggies, whole grain produce and starchy foods) and good fats found in olives, avocados, nuts, seeds and fatty fish.

2. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits per day The French nutritionists recommend consuming at least 5 different greens each day. Fresh juices also count. Also, you can teach yourself to prepare your own sauces e.g. tomato pasta from fresh produce.

3. Cook fish at least twice a week Don’t shy away from oily fish too e.g. salmon, fresh tuna, sardines and trout, as they are the best source of vitamin D, particularly important for bone health. Smoked and tinned fish usually contains a lot of salt, so read the labels first.

4. Reduce your salt consumption Adults should eat no more than 6 grams of salt per day. High salt intake is often associated with developing high blood pressure, and hence the risks of having a heart disease or stroke also rise. Most of our salt intake comes from processed food, so do read the labels carefully. Also, consider switching to herbs, lemons and vinegar for flavouring your food.

5. Stay well hydrated Aim for drinking 8-10 glasses of water per day. Tea, coffee, juice, milk and smoothies also count, but keep an eye on the added sugar.

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