Hi lovelies,

We all know the importance of a balanced diet. This is something we’re taught from a young age. But still, so many adults don’t give their bodies the nutrients and energy they need to perform to their maximum potential. Whether you’re a budding athlete or an office worker, you need to make sure you’re eating right to maximise your health and wellbeing. Here are just a few different things you can do to help yourself with this.

Hit Your Recommended Calories
People tend to associate calories with something negative. This shouldn’t be the case. Put simply, calories are just a unit of measurement to let you know how much energy different foods supply your body with. Every person’s body needs fuel to function well, and by eating roughly your recommended calorie intake each day, you can ensure that you’re giving your body the fuel it needs. You shouldn't under fuel your body and you shouldn’t overfuel it. Both can result in health problems. For a recommended calorie count specific to you, consult your doctor. For now, the guide below should give you some insight into the right calorie count for you.

• Children aged 2 to 8 - 1000 to 1400 calories

• Girls aged 9 to 13 - 1400 to 1600 calories

• Boys aged 9 to 13 - 1600 to 2000 calories

• Active women aged 14 to 30 - 2400 calories

• Sedentary women aged 14 to 30 - 1800 to 2000 calories

• Active men aged 14 to 30 - 2800 to 3200 calories

• Sedentary men aged 14 to 30 - 2000 to 2600 calories

• Active adults over 30 - 2000 to 3000 calories

• Sedentary adults over 30 - 1600 to 2400 calories

Eat a Varied Diet
Sure, there are plenty of fad diets out there telling you to cut out different foods and food groups, but these aren’t good for you. The healthiest diet is a balanced and varied one, so make sure that you’re eating plenty of different foods that are good for you. Your body needs carbohydrates for energy, protein for strength and vegetables for vitamins and minerals. If you’re struggling to get specific vitamins or minerals, you may also want to consider supplements. Omax Health offers a variety that will tick your boxes.

Avoid Junk Foods
Junk foods taste good and are convenient. Whether that’s takeaways, fast food, ready meals or junk snacks. But they’re no good for you or your body. The majority are not only nutritionally devoid, but they also tend to be packed with saturated fats, excess salts and excess sugars too. Sure, they’re not awful as an occasional source of food. But you should avoid eating them on a regular basis. Instead, make sure to plan and prepare meals for the week, so you always have healthy meals on hand and don’t end up resorting to these unhealthy offerings.

These steps are simple, but you do need to put a little effort into implementing them into your lifestyle. Once you have, your body will thank you for it!