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Write an essay of about 200 word
The importance of a balanced diet
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Solution
A balanced diet is very important to a healthy lifestyle. A balanced diet should contain all the right foods in the right quantities like carbohydrates, high fiber content, water, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. If you want to lead a healthy lifestyle, eating healthy food is important. Fluids are very essential for the human body to have a healthy lifestyle. Drink a lot of water every day.
Eat fresh fruits and vegetables which will help avoid many health disorders. Our balanced diet should contain all five elements which are bitter, pungent, sour, sweet, and salt. Most people do not recognize the importance of chewing as it is essential to digest many components. We must avoid eating when we don’t have an appetite. Excess food may lead to overweight. We must avoid eating while working or watching TV. It may lead to heartburn and colitis. A balanced diet keeps our bodies healthy and brisk.
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