It may seem shocking, or not so shocking to some but a quarter of women are now a size 18 or bigger which is an increase of 45% in five years which is more than 6 million women now on the verge if not are obese. This means there has never been a better time to get people to understand the importance of a healthy diet, it doesn’t have to mean you go on a diet where you count calories and never eat a chocolate bar again which is what stops most people, instead it’s about having a better understanding of food and what it does to you.

A health balanced diet must consist of:

Carbohydrates – You need these to provide energy.
Proteins – These are important for growth and repair.
Fats – These aren’t as made as they are made out to be, fats provide energy and also contain fat soluble vitamins.
Vitamins – You need small quantities of these to help keep you healthy.
Mineral salts – If you want health teeth, bones and muscles you must make sure you incorporate these.
Fibre – Is very important, your body needs it to help your intestines function properly.

It is important to make sure you consider these as part of your diet however you need to remember that you shouldn’t consume anything to excess as this can have a detrimental effect, so although the above are good for you, you need to remember everything in moderation.

If you follow a healthy diet you will protect yourself against numerous problems such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer, healthy eating will also help control your weight, cholesterol and blood pressure as well as preventing blood clots and fatty deposits building up in your arteries.