Question

What is included in a healthy balanced diet?

24 December 2022. Related: All topics, Living with HIV long-term, Support.

Hi there, what are the various constituents of a healthy balanced diet?

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Hi there

Thanks – great question – and a very important one.

This is especially true for people living with HIV, because a healthy balanced diet can keep us more healthy in life,

There is room for a lot of choice and variety, but following the following general guides.

• Reducing red meats on instead eat white meats and fish.
• Include vegetables and fruit – at least five portions a day,
• Nuts and pulses/beans are a healthy way to get protein.
• Limit high-fat foods.
• Avoid high sugar and high salt foods.
• Avoid or minimise eating highly processed foods,
• Limit eating fried foods and cook food in ways that needs less oil.

These links from the i-Base guide to quality of life have more detailed information.
https://i-base.info/guides/side

• Lifestyle factors and your health
• Diet: a balanced diet and your health
• Exercise and staying active

best wishes

Simon