Why is a Balanced Diet Important?

Eating a balanced diet significantly impacts not only your physical health but also your mental health and relationship with food.

We hear it all the time, right? From friends and health practitioners alike. “Everyone must eat a balanced diet! A balanced diet is the best way to reach your balanced weight and optimize your health!” But why exactly is it so important, and what even constitutes a balanced diet?

In order to successfully prioritize something on a daily basis, it’s important to understand the why behind it. Otherwise, those convenience choices and old diet habits seem so much easier to choose and partake in.

Here we’ll explain exactly why eating a balanced diet is so important, as well as how you can get started today.

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