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Healthy Eating

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While most people choose a mainstream diet some people either cannot (due to a health condition or for religious reasons) or choose not to (for health or ethical reasons) eat certain types of food.

   

Nutrition

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Here are some basic but key points that are essential in maintaining a nutritious diet.

   

Carbs, Fats and Proteins

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The three main building blocks of food are carbohydrates (carbs), fats and protein.

   

Vitamins, Minerals and Fibre

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As well as the three macronutrients (fat, carbs and protein) we also need other things in smaller amounts, called micronutrients. The two main groups are vitamins and minerals.