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These 8 practical tips cover the basics of healthy eating and can help you make healthier choices.

The key to a healthy diet is to eat the right amount of calories for how active you are so you balance the energy you consume with the energy you use.

If you eat or drink more than your body needs, you'll put on weight because the energy you do not use is stored as fat. If you eat and drink too little, you'll lose weight.

You should also eat a wide range of foods to make sure you're getting a balanced diet and your body is receiving all the nutrients it needs.

It's recommended that men have around 2,500 calories a day (10,500 kilojoules). Women should have around 2,000 calories a day (8,400 kilojoules).

Most adults in the UK are eating more calories than they need and should eat fewer calories.

1. Base your meals on higher fibre starchy carbohydrates

Starchy carbohydrates should make up just over a third of the food you eat. They include potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and cereals.

Choose higher fibre or wholegrain varieties, such as wholewheat pasta, brown rice or potatoes with their skins on.

They contain more fibre than white or refined starchy carbohydrates and can help you feel full for longer.

Try to include at least 1 starchy food with each main meal. Some people think starchy foods are fattening, but gram for gram the carbohydrate they contain provides fewer than half the calories of fat.

Keep an eye on the fats you add when you're cooking or serving these types of foods because that's what increases the calorie content – for example, oil on chips, butter on bread and creamy sauces on pasta.

2. Eat lots of fruit and veg

It's recommended that you eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and veg every day. They can be fresh, frozen, canned, dried or juiced.

Getting your 5 A Day is easier than it sounds. Why not chop a banana over your breakfast cereal, or swap your usual mid-morning snack for a piece of fresh fruit?

Enhance your natural glow with these simple steps

These simple tips have stood the test of time and have proven to be effective on all skin types. Following these simple things just might completely transform the way you take care of your skin and look naturally. If you’re curious to know what they are, read on…

Always carry a lip-balm

Layer skincare products the right way

Drink the right kind of liquids

Remove makeup without fail

Exfoliate your skin without fail

Double cleanse your skin

Don’t underestimate the power of a sunscreen

Keep your hands off your face as much you can

Setting sprays will up your makeup game

Follow a healthy diet



Lip-balms

Moisturize dried tissues and protect the lip area from exposure to wind, cold temperatures and ultraviolet rays with a simple touch up of a lip balm every time you feel your lips are running dry.

Skin-care/makeup products in the right order

Always start by applying thinner, watery textured products first and leave the thickest, creamiest products for the end. This helps the skin because heavy creams and oils help seal all the products that have been applied prior.

Liquid Intake

Dermatologists say that choosing the right beverage can actually turn out to be a game changer for your skin. Drink about half a liter of water every morning to brighten, oxygenate, and hydrate your skin. Drinking a glass of fresh green juices with lots of veggies every day for breakfast is another great way to transform your skin in a matter of days.

Removing Makeup

At the end of a long, tiring day, it can be super tempting to jump right into bed by just washing your face. But this is the perfect gateway for bad skin. It is important to thoroughly clean and remove every last bit of makeup from your face before you go to sleep. Failing to do so will clog your pores and give rise to bad zits and acne.

Exfoliate your skin

Apart from sloughing away dead skin cells, exfoliation thoroughly cleanses your pores from deep within. Thi