Why is it important to eat a variety of foods?

Posted: 30. 03. 2022 | Author: Ola Thomas | Category: Diet & Nutrition

Food should be varied.

1. Comfortable doesn’t mean correct.
   Eating the same thing day after day is very convenient. However, it is important to know that for a long active and healthy life, our body needs a wide variety of nutrients and trace elements.
2. Physiological need for a varied diet.
   The main recommendation of the World Health Organization: “Eat a variety of foods.” A wide variety of foods increases the likelihood that you will get enough of all the nutrients you need. According to a recent study conducted in Finland, children from a monotonous diet increase the risk of developing allergies and asthma.
3. Psychological need for a varied diet.
   In addition to the physiological need for a variety of foods, there is a psychological need. Firstly, with a varied diet, a person does not get tired of eating the same thing. Secondly, the reduction of dietary restrictions leads to a reduction in episodes of uncontrollable overeating.
4. Five main food groups.
   It is important to eat foods from all five major food groups.
   • Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts;
   • Fruit;
   • Vegetables and legumes;
   • Bread, cereals, rice, pasta;
   • Dairy and sour milk products, cheeses.