What is a healthy diet?

Yes what is a healthy diet? If you check various blogs and other media you will probably get different answers. And the general dietary advice changes regularly.
For me there is some advice I always keep i mind, and use as a guide line for a healthy diet.

• Have a varied diet, Vary between different products, plant-based, different meat and fish products and eat with pleasure.
• Fruits, berries or vegetables should be part of every meal.
• Let wholemeal bread or other whole grain products be part of several meals each day.
• Choose fish and seafood more often, and eat as little processed meat as possible.
• Have a daily intake of milk and dairy products. Choose products with less fat.
• Candy, snacks, and sweet baked goods should be limited.
• Drink water! and drink a lot of water...😁

These are the rules I use to plan my diet, but again, leave room for deviations every now and then, life is short and fragile, joy is as important as rules.

Foods that should be included in the diet!

So what foods should you include in your diet? It depends on many factors. Here are some products I always have in my diet. which I can say have had a positive effect on my health.

Nuts
Different nuts have different content of vitamins and minerals, most contain high content of B vitamins, magnesium, iron and zinc, they also contain lots of healthy fats, proteins, vitamin E and dietary fiber.
Nuts are great as snacks and toppings for yogurt.

Avocado
Avocado is full of healthy fatty acids, while it is also rich in folate, iron, vitamin C and calcium
Use avocado as a side dish, in salads and guacamole, preferably with lots of chili and garlic.

Broccoli
Broccoli is one of the most nutritious vegetables we have, with a high content of vitamin C, vitamin K, antioxidants, calcium, iron, dietary fiber and folate
Use broccoli as a side dish for most things.

Root vegetables
Root vegetables such as Carrots, Parsnips, Celery Root, Beetroot, Sweet Potatoes… are rich in vitamins and good dietary fiber, dietary fiber contributes to stable blood sugar, which provides good intestinal flora and slow carbohydrates, use root vegetables as a substitute for potatoes, rice and pasta.

Chili
Love spicy food? Go for chili, chili contains capsaicin, a substance that helps lower levels of unhealthy cholesterol. This happens, among other things, because chili speeds up the blood circulation and thus reduces the chance of cholesterol sticking to the inside of the blood vessels.

Ginger
Ginger has been used as medicine since the dawn of time, there is no reason to limit the use of ginger to rare occasions, you should use ginger at least once a day, either in food or drink. Ginger is good for the heart, the stomach, has a positive effect on cholesterol and can help prevent high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.

Fruits and berries
Fruits and berries are good sources of antioxidants, vitamins and dietary fiber
Fruits and berries can be used as between meals, dessert and snacks.

Eggs
Eggs are a nutritional bomb, and are referred to as nature's vitamin pill, because the only vitamin you can't find in eggs is vitamin C. In addition to the high vitamin content, eggs are rich in minerals, protein and healthy fats.
Use eggs boiled, fried, baked. For breakfast, lunch, dinner or supper, eggs can be used for most things.

Fish and shellfish
Fish and shellfish are a very good source of protein, while you also get vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium and iodine. Fatty fish, such as salmon, trout and mackerel also have a high content of omega 3 fatty acids.
Use fish and shellfish for dinner, spreads and salads.

Additionally, I focus on chicken or other poultry, fish, pork, and reducing red meat. So far, I can say that working these principles into my diet has proven to have great results in keeping my weight and health stabel over the last years.