A “well balanced diet” varies with the individual’s preferences and tolerances. What tends to be universal (off the top of my head) is that everyone should a) achieve a maximal degree of variety within and across food groups within practical reason b) get enough protein, considering of course the given goal, c) get enough essential fatty acids, d) get enough carbohydrate – which will obviously vary according to the goal, e) keep most of your food intake as minimally refined as possible, f) stick with foods you personally like the taste of.
What Constitutes a “Well-balanced” Diet?
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Simple and to-the-point. Love it.
f) is a great one too, even though it seems like common sense. I’m glad that was stated!
Excellent summary Alan
f) would seem like common sense but in the fitness industry it’s not (in fact there is little common sense e.g. you have to eat if you won’t to lose weight e.g. calories don’t matter) and in fact I have heard many bb consultants say something along the lines of…. if the food tastes good it can’t be good for you