A balanced diet is a diet that contains various sorts of food in some specific quantities and proportions so that the necessity for calories, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and any alternative nutrient is sufficient and a small provision is maintained for additional nutrients to sustain the short period of leanness.

For our body to remain healthy, we need to consume a certain amount of nutrients which should contain the required amount of Carbohydrates, Fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and also roughage. Intake of all of these nutrients regularly executes a balanced diet. When we consume all these nutrients in the required amount, we remain healthy and energetic. A balanced diet also strengthens our immune system.

Eating a healthy diet increases energy in our body and also improves the way our body functions. Intake of a proper diet helps in weight loss as well. Since a balanced diet provides us with all the nutrients, there is no scope for deficiency of any nutrient in our body. Following a balanced diet can also prevent a person from getting any sort of illness. It helps overcome any illness and make a person fit. A healthy diet also helps you in giving more energy and helps in fighting stress. It also helps in treating certain diseases like Diabetes, Cancer, and Heart diseases. Consuming a balanced diet also prevents the risk of attaining high blood pressure.

The most important rule of having a healthy balanced diet is not to skip any meal. Skipping meals lessens the metabolic rate. Normal eating includes 3 major meals, named Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. In addition to this, 2 snacks in between these meals are also necessary. One should drink a lot of water. A variety of food should be included in the menu so that intake of all the nutrients is there. One should also limit the consumption of caffeine, alcohol, and refined sugar.