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The body has six basic dietary needs that are all essential for good health. A healthy diet needs to have a good supply of protein, good fat, carbohydrates, water, vitamins and minerals.

1. Protein

It is important to have a healthy balance between plant and animal protein as too much animal protein is not good for the heart, muscles and bones. Believe it or not plant proteins are actually the best sources of essential amino acids, although fish, chicken, and beef are also good sources of protein.

2. Fat

It is widely believed that fat is the worst food type known the man – yet your body needs fat! It is essential to realise that there are good fats and bad fats. Fat provides a concentrated source of energy and helps with the absorption of vitamins as well as helping to maintain healthy skin. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are present in avocadoes, olive/hemp/flaxseed oil, oily fish (such as mackerel, and pilchards) live yogurt and various seeds.

3. Carbohydrate

Despite the popularity of low-carbohydrate diets, the fact is carbohydrates are a necessary fuel for the body. Avoid refined carbohydrates such as white pasta, white bread, white rice, and even white potatoes. Stick to wholemeal pasta and bread, brown or red rice, and sweet potatoes. Whole fruits and vegetables are also a good source.

4. Water

We all know we need to drink a lot of water, and the human body is more than 60% water. Refined foods, and excessive alcohol and salt consumption mean we all tend to be dehydrated, which can lead to cell damage. Put simply: you know it’s good for you so drink the stuff.

5. Vitamins

If you eat a healthy diet you will never be short of all the vitamins necessary for a healthy body. However it is important to know that synthetic vitamins should not be a replacement for naturally sourced vitamins.

6. Minerals

Minerals, like vitamins, are essential for the smooth running of our bodies. But unlike vitamins, none can be manufactured by the body, so we need to get an adequate supply through organic fruits and vegetables.

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