Ingredient of an healthy diet

A healthy diet is a diet that gives the body the nutrients it needs to function effectively. Without a healthy diet, the body is more prone to disease, infection, fatigue and low performance.

A healthy, balanced diet will usually include the following nutrients: Vitamins,minerals and antioxidants,Carbohydrates, including starches and fiber,Protein,Healthy fats.
A healthy diet will include a variety of foods from the following groups:

Fruits:
Fruits are very nutritious. Local fruits that are in the season are fresher and provide more nutrients than imported fruits. They boost the body’s supply of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Vegetables:
Vegetables are key sources of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Variety of vegetables should be eaten as they full range of nutrients.

Grains:

Refined white flour which is found in many breads and baked goods has limited nutritional value. This is because the hull of the grain which contain nutrients is removed during processing. Whole grain products include the entire grain, including the hull. Therefore, they provide additional vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Dairy:
Dairy products provide essential nutrients including: protein, calcium, vitamin D. They also contain fats.

Protein foods:

Protein is essential for wound healing and muscle maintenance and development, among other functions. It can be gotten from animal sources which includes: beef, mutton, chicken, turkey, fish , and plant sources which includes: nuts, beans, soy products, peas etc

Foods to avoid or limit when on a healthy diet includes:
Highly processed foods
Refined grains
Added sugar and salt
Red and processed meat
Alcohol
Trans fats

A healthy diet will combine all the nutrients and food groups mentioned above, but this needs to be balanced too.
A way to remember how much of each food group to eat is the plate method. This recommends:
Filling half of your plate with fruits and vegetables.
Filling just over one quarter with grains
Filling just under one quarter with protein foods
Adding dairy on the side.