Balanced Diet

What is diet? 

We understand this term as the set of food substances that are ingested forming nutritional habits and forming part of our lifestyle. The word diet comes from the Greek term word meaning "way of life"; In short, every living thing has its diet.

In this sense, the diet does not have to aim to lose weight. Although it is often related to being on a diet with the desire to lose weight, the truth is that the diet refers to the food that is eaten and the eating habits that are acquired. However, the diet can be modified according to the goal we want to achieve: lose or increase weight, combat any disease or discomfort (anemia, cholesterol ...) or even improve our sports performance.

In this section, you will find information on diets for weight loss, balanced diets, sports diets, nutritional advice and more. A diet that perhaps interests you, the chocolate diet, which is new, healthy and without many rules.


Balance Diet

It is important to eat well because that will affect our body. Here are a number of tips for maintaining a balanced and healthy diet. Do not lose detail and look at recommended foods in addition to how to carry out a healthy diet.   It is important that the diet is varied.

 Because each food provides us with specific nutrients beneficial and essential for our body. In turn, the vegetarian diet is also presented as a balanced diet, although it has some shortcomings. The macrobiotic diet will also help you balance body and mind.


The principles of a healthy life go through food, not only for athletes, who also get great benefits according to their diet but for all people.

Therefore, we will not pass up the opportunity to give you a series of tips that can help you maintain a healthy diet. And we can remember the famous phrase "I am what I eat,". Sometimes we forget that eating habit will affect our daily life . That is why we have to select some proper food what we can take positively.

The balanced diet par excellence is the Mediterranean diet, based on a varied diet, rich in vegetables and fruits, carbohydrates, dairy products, meat and fish, all made with olive oil. This popular diet, typical of the countries of the Mediterranean arc but extended by more and more zones, shows that a healthy diet is not at odds with variety.

Tips for following a balanced diet

Here are a few tips to keep in mind for a balanced diet:

• Avoid eating foods rich in fats and sweets.
• When you go to eat meat it is advisable that they be lean cuts, that is to say, with low-fat content and preferably white and red meats, such as beef or breast.
• Fish, preferably grilled or baked, has to be habitual in your diet since it brings many benefits to the body.
• Fruit is essential and at least two servings of it are recommended throughout the day.
• The vegetable is another food that should not be lacking in your diet and it is recommended to eat a daily serving, preferably raw and fresh.
• Do not forget cereals, such as oats, barley, wheat ..., or legumes, like lentils or chickpeas, which are a source of carbohydrates and fiber.
• Reduce consumption of smoked or canned foods, pre-cooked foods or pastries.
• When cooking, avoid the breaded, battered and fried.
• Try grilling, steaming, baking.