What is a healthy body fat percentage?

So you want to start eating healthier. Easier said than done! Where do you begin? And how can you start in the best way possible? With the tips from this article, we make healthy eating a lot easier!

What is healthy food?

Food is the fuel of the body. To function properly, your body needs energy and nutrients, which are mainly obtained from food. Healthy food products contain many nutrients, are natural, preferably unprocessed, and do not contain added sugars and saturated fats.

You have probably heard of the Food Wheel. Then you know that it is important to eat varied so that you get all the important nutrients your body needs. This way, you automatically eat all the healthy proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fibers your body needs.

Examples of healthy food are:

• Vegetables and fruit
• Whole grain products
• Unsalted nuts
• Products with unsaturated fats and unprocessed sugars
• Protein-rich products

Examples of unhealthy food are:

• Sweets and chips
• Sugary soft drinks
• French fries and snacks
• Red or processed meat
• White bread

Read on: What is the basis of healthy food?

Tips for healthy eating

We have made a list of 11 tips for you so that you can start eating healthier quickly!

1. Drink as little soda as possible
2. Avoid junk food as much as possible
3. Eat at least 250 grams of vegetables a day
4. Eat at least 2 pieces of fruit every day
5. Eat a handful of nuts every day
6. Eat as little added sugar as possible
7. Eat enough (plant-based) protein
8. Also try to eat seeds and nuts daily
9. Eat as many real, unprocessed products as possible
10. Make sure you consume enough fiber, vitamins, and minerals daily
11. Drink enough water

Curious why this is all important? We will explain that below!