{"id":35354,"date":"2022-07-29T14:17:49","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T12:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/?p=35354"},"modified":"2026-11-03T17:12:07","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T16:12:07","slug":"importance-varied-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getindya.com\/en\/importance-varied-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Why a varied diet matters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You may have heard that <\/span>the more colours on your plate, the better<\/b>. We are not talking about the crockery.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does colourful eating actually mean?<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the essentials of a <\/span>varied diet<\/b> that supplies the nutrients you need.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What makes a diet varied and balanced?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A <\/span>balanced diet<\/b> provides appropriate amounts of carbohydrate, protein and fat, alongside micronutrients, to meet your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is <\/span>no standard ratio<\/b> for everyone. Many factors determine the right macronutrient balance.<\/span><\/p>\n

What <\/span>exercise<\/b> do you do? What is your <\/span>goal<\/b>: <\/span>muscle gain<\/b><\/a> or <\/span>weight loss<\/b><\/a>? How does your body use <\/span>nutrients<\/b> during training?<\/span><\/p>\n

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An <\/span>energy substrate test<\/b><\/a> can help explore fuel use. Technology is useful, right?<\/span><\/p>\n

A <\/span>sports nutritionist<\/b><\/a> needs to assess your <\/span>circumstances and goals<\/b> to determine amounts. A <\/span>healthy diet<\/b> should provide appropriate <\/span>carbohydrate<\/b>, <\/span>protein<\/b> and <\/span>fat<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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