"The easiest way to work towards achieving a balanced diet is to limit intake of ultra-processed food and to prepare as much food as possible at home," advises Lichtenstein. Examples of processed ...

Eating highly processed foods can be balanced by a diet that includes plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and proteins. However, if these processed foods dominate your diet, or if you do ...

Ibitoye said Rebekah shouldn't get too hung up on calories, and instead should focus on meals being varied and well-balanced. "As a general guide, try and make sure that half of the plate is ...