Are you having a balanced diet? Do you know the things to be included to attain proper balanced diet? Healthy balanced diet consists of minerals, vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates in proper proportion. “Pyramid” is followed by healthy diet which guides that our diet should include 6 – 11 servings of complex carbohydrates, 2 - 3 servings each of fruits and vegetables, 1 – 2 servings each of dairy products and proteins, and sparing use of added fats and sugars. In addition, you should include at least 6 servings of fruits and vegetables daily in your diet.
Balanced diet includes the five categories of food in correct proportions. Five categories are discussed below:
