Healthy Eating

Healthy eating is important your health.  The Australian healthy food guidelines are simple to follow:

·          Eat plenty of fruit, vegetables, breads and grains and drink plenty of water;

·          Eat moderate amounts of animal based foods such as dairy products, lean meat, poultry, fish and eggs;

·          Try to eat minimal amounts of fats, oils and sugars.

Some practical suggestions:

·          Eat a variety of vegetables every day, such as:

o    Dark green (spinach and broccoli);

o    Orange (carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin);

o    Salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber and capsicum);

o    Starchy (potato, sweet potato, corn).

·          Eat a wide variety of fruit each week

·          Go for 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables every day!

For further information on healthy eating, or to obtain a free copy of the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, visit the website www.healthyactive.gov.au.

Your GP or a local dietician or nutritionist can also provide further information on healthy eating habits.