Does Diet matter

Foods we take influence our health

Do you know that there is a link between poor nutrition and poor health. Food is not just a fuel, many foods are believed to have great health benefits, while others can have negative effects. Food is more than what we eat. It has huge influence on our health.

Healthy Balance

How to eat a balanced diet? The key to good health is a varied diet that provided the correct proportions of carbohydrate, fibre, protein, fat and vitamins and minerals as well as water. It includes sufficient calories to provide the body with energy and the nutrients for daily life. It also provides the nutrients and energy to combat illness and disease. Getting this right is crucial for good health.


Starchy Carbo : Bread, rice, pasta, noodles, breakfast cereals and potatoes. Should make up around 35-40% of what we eat everyday.

Fruits and Vegetables : 2 Serving a day. A serving is equivalent to one medium apple, banana or orange, a handful of cherry tomatoes, a wine glass of fresh fruit juice, two or more heaped serving spoonfuls of cooked vegetables or a bowl of salad.

Meat, Fish and Protein Alternatives : Eat in moderate amount of lean meat and poultry, fish,eggs, pulses, tofu and nuts in our diet- around 2-3 different types a day.

Dairy Product : Try to eat about 3 servings of milk, cheese and yogurt a day.

High-fat and High sugar foods : Chocolates, cakes, biscuits, processed foods and crisps are recommended only on occasional treat.

Water : Adults requires at least 2.5 litres a day. Coffee, tea and soft drinks tend to dehydrate the body. it better to herbal teas, natural coffee substitutes and freshly squeezed fruit juices instead.

A diet rich in fruit and vegetables can reduce the risk of cancer, owning to their antioxidant vitamins and minerals, phytochemicals and fibre.

Fight lungs cancer with these vegetables containing carotenoids. CARROTS, SWEET POTATOES AND BROCCOLI.


These fruits provide vitamin c which is believed to protect against oesophagus and stomach cancer. CITRUS FRUIT.


Vegetables containing lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant. TOMATOES.


To reduce the risk of large intestine, prostat and breast cancer, you need foods that provide rich amounts of fibre. WHOLEGRAINS, PULSES AND POTATOES.


Alliums, especially when eaten raw, may protect against colon, breast and liver cancer. GARLIC, ONIONS, LEEKS AND CHIVES.


Reduce the risk of hormone-dependent cancers, such as breast and prostate. You need something that is rich in isoflavones. SOYA BEANS AND SOYA PRODUCTS.


Tea that contain less caffeine than black tea, may protect against certain cancers, including those that affect the colon, pancreas and rectum. GREEN TEA.


A diet rich in oily fish can reduce the risk of digestive tract cancer. The essential fatty acids found in oily fish and many cooking oils are said to have anti-inflammatory and inhibit the growth of cancer cells. FISH.


Try not to take food that contain fat, especially saturated fat. Fat has been linked to an increased risk of lung, breast, prostate and bowel cancer. Red meat had been linked with an increased risk of colon and rectum cancer. Smoked foods, such as smoked salmon, bacon and kippers, as well as barbecued and char-grilled food, may increase the risk of cancer. Excessive amounts of salt may increase the risk of stomach cancer.