Choose whole food for health
Changing to a good diet should not be a matter of making stressful adjustments, such as avoiding all sweet and fatty foods, and living on a monotonous fare of brown rice and vegetables. Fad diets are also not the answer either to ill health or obesity. They can deprive the body of essential nutrients, and lower the body's metabolic rate. What counts most is establishing a good ratio of nutrients, choosing good quality foods, and being aware of special individual requirements. Within a sensible framework, there is scope for infinite variation, and occasional treats can be enjoyed without harm. The simplest rule is to choose foods that are as close to their natural state as possible - they are most likely to yield the full range of nutrients that the body needs.
