General advice

• In general, foods cooked at home are healthier than those purchased outside the home.
• Natural foods are the healthiest. Avoid processed foods when possible.
• Eat more fruits and vegetables; they are a healthy source of carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
• Reduce your consumption of fats and sugars. Processed fats and sugars are bad for your health.
• Sugar, according to recent studies, can shorten your life and increase the chance of suffering from heart disease and diabetes.
• Replace sugary drinks with water to limit your sugar intake. You can try adding a slice of lemon to your glass of water to add flavor.
  
  

Carbohydrates

• Carbohydrates are found in sweets, cereals, and potatoes.
• The best thing you can do is limit your consumption of processed carbohydrates.
• A diet heavy in carbohydrates, especially processed carbohydrates, can lead to weight gain.
  
  

proteins

• Proteins are extremely important for health. They can be obtained from meat, fish, eggs, nuts, milk, almonds, and legumes.
• Proteins from the lean part of meat are extremely healthy.
• Limit your consumption of sausages and animal products filled with salt and spices to give them flavor, but which have no nutritional value.
• Processed meats are unhealthy and are linked to cancer, according to the World Health Organization.
  
  

fats

• Healthy fats are found in olive oil, cheese, butter, hazelnuts, nuts, chicken or rabbit.
• Although fat is an essential nutrient, limit your consumption.
• Processed products like margarine or vegetable oils, fatty meats, chips, and fried foods all contain unhealthy fats.
  
  

Fiber

• Fiber is found abundantly in corn, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, beans, and mushrooms.
• A diet high in fiber can help maintain a normal weight and a healthy digestive system.
  
  

Vitamins and Minerals

• The best sources of vitamins are vegetables and fruits.
• Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. The more colors you have on your plate, the more likely you are to get the vitamins, minerals, and fiber you need.
  
  

water

• The human body is 601% water and it is important to drink water frequently.

Water in soup or other foods can help hydrate the body.