What are the key components of a balanced diet?

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When we talk about a balanced diet or healthy diet, it means there should be a perfect blend of macro and micronutrients in the diet. The nutrition in the food helps the body to get energy for various body functions and maintains metabolism. A combination of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins along with micronutrients like minerals and vitamins is required. The body uses carbohydrates as a source of energy and protein for cell recovery and muscle-building. Fat is used as storage to give energy in negative metabolism, along with storage for fat-soluble vitamins. It is a very vast topic to add in one answer, but you can make healthy choices. I suggest you do the following:

1. Feast on colorful food: Fill your plate with vibrant fruits and veggies - red, orange, yellow, and deep green.

2. Get plenty of grains and legumes: Whole grains like oatmeal, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, or chicken pasta and cereals are all great high-fiber options. Black, red, and kidney beans are high in fiber and antioxidants.

3. Choose proteins and fats wisely: You need a balance of lean protein (like skinless chicken), fatty fish like salmon (with omega-3 fats), and vegetable protein like two percent milk, fat-free milk, low-fat paneer, or cheddar cheese.

4. Avoid trans and saturated fats, like fats found in butter, margarine, salad dressing, fried foods, snack foods, and sweets. Vegetable oils (like olive oil and peanut oil) are good fats.

5. If you using ready-to-eat products, check labels and add servings accordingly.

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