Your health starts with your gut. A balanced and nutritious diet is one of the most important parts of your daily health routine. Food provides all the nutrients you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle and eating the right foods can keep you feeling your best and prevent unnecessary illnesses. A balanced diet is also the most important part of any weight management programme and can help you maintain a healthy weight which is important to prevent illnesses related to obesity, such as complications of diabetes, high blood pressure and even some types of cancers to name a few. 

Understanding what a balanced diet means can be confusing for most people. The NHS has several resources to help you with your diet on their "Eating a balanced diet" page. Please have a look at their page for the best advice as recommended by the NHS.