Eating is both an important and enjoyable activity in our lives. Food contains all the essential nutrients that our body needs. Eating healthy isn't about following a strict diet. It's not difficult either. Every meal, every dish, choose something fresh and with colorful ingredients. A healthy diet is also called a balanced diet. There are many benefits to maintaining a balanced diet. A balanced diet consists of eating a variety of foods. Generally speaking, carbohydrates for energy for the body, such as whole grains, bread, pasta, cereals and rice, proteins for building and repairing the body such as meat, fish and eggs, lipids as providing energy and preventing heat loss from the body like olive oil. , fish oil, nuts and seeds, vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients for the functioning of the body system, such as vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. Choose healthier fats and oils, limit salt and sugar intake, and drink plenty of water. These foods will keep us in good physical and mental health. A healthy diet prevents or reduces many types of diseases such as obesity, heart disease and cancer. It also helps promote growth and maintain the immune system, while increasing the chances of living a long and healthy life (Healthy Eating, 2012). A poor diet will increase the risk of obesity or being overweight. This further increases the risk of many diseases. Chronic conditions and diseases associated with obesity include diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, atherosclerosis, certain cancers, and sleep apnea. Obesity and other diseases such as cancers, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes are the main factors responsible for approximately 35 million deaths each year (Obesity, 2014). It's true that a healthy diet helps prevent or control...... middle of paper ......fruits and vegetables, you should get enough of the nutrients you need every day. These foods are rich in calcium, vitamin D, and other nutrients important for your bone health and overall health. Taking enough vitamin D is necessary to promote calcium absorption. Not getting enough calcium in your diet can lead to brittle bones, which increases fractures and disease (Foods That Build Strong Bones, 2013). In conclusion, a healthy diet helps maintain our body in various ways. A balanced diet helps reduce the intake of bad foods in your diet. It helps reduce many major diseases and cancers. Eating a variety of healthy foods will also help build our body's immune system. Taking essential minerals is also important to maintain the body. A healthy diet will help develop and improve our body's functions and maintain strong bone structure..