Fruits and Vegetables
Aim for a variety of colours and types to get a range of nutrients.
Examples: Leafy greens (spinach, kale), berries, citrus fruits, carrots, and bell peppers, fresh, frozen, or dried, fruits and vegetables are fundamental to a healthy diet, providing essential vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants.
Whole Grains:
Include foods like brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat, oats, and barley that contain all parts of the grain, including the bran, germ, and endosperm, are rich in fibre and nutrients.
It remains advisable to choose whole grains over refined grains for more fibre and nutrients.
Lean Proteins:
This Includes a mix of plant-based and animal-based proteins. Sources comprises of food such as chicken, turkey, fish, beans, legumes, tofu, beans, lentils, tofu, fish, chicken, turkey, and lean cuts of beef.
and low-fat dairy products that are low in saturated fat and high in essential amino acids.
Healthy Fats:
May span across unsaturated fats and limit saturated and trans fats.
Examples: Avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, fatty fishlike salmon and mackerel are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and other beneficial fats.
Dairy or Dairy Alternatives:
Includes low-fat or fat-free options, or fortified plant-based alternatives.
Examples: Milk, yogurt, cheese, soy milk, and almond milk.
Nuts and Seeds:
spans across almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and other nuts and seeds provide healthy fats, protein, and fibre.
Fermented Food:
Yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, and other fermented foods contain probiotics that support gut health.
Superfoods:
A term often used to describe nutrient-dense foods like blueberries, kale, spinach, spirulina, and acai berries.
Herbs and Spices:
Ingredients like turmeric, ginger, garlic, and cinnamon that not only add flavour but also have potential health benefits.
Hydration:
Drink plenty of water throughout the day; limit sugary drinks and opt for herbal teas or infused water if you need flavour.