Burton's Foods
Healthy Living
Getting the balance right
At Burton’s, we support the believe that healthy living isn’t about following impossible diets, sticking to rigid exercise plans or banning your favourite foods. We agree it should be more about taking a realistic approach based on common sense advice such as enjoying a varied diet, trying to exercise gently but regularly, not smoking and making plenty of time for relaxation and fun with family and friends.
Most nutritionists agree that diet plays an important role, but the good news is that you don’t have to cut out all your favourite foods to enjoy great health. The key is balance and moderation. There are no good or bad foods - as no single food contains all the essential nutrients the body needs to be healthy and function efficiently. It’s the overall combination of foods eaten over a period of time - as well as on the needs of the individual - that counts towards the nutritional value of a diet.
It’s true that the largest part of your diet should consist of fruits and vegetables - at least five portions a day - followed by starchy and wholegrain foods, smaller amounts of protein foods and dairy products – but that still leaves room for some snack foods too. And, it’s estimated that 5-10% of your daily energy intake can come from snack foods.
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