Healthy Eating
To lead a long and happy life, we of course need to provide our bodies with everything it needs to succeed. Here at Egerton, we like to ensure that all students understand what it means to eat a balanced diet, and how important each meal of the day actually is. Did you know that starting your day with the right breakfast can actually improve your memory and concentration for the whole day? Just look at how much it can affect your body:
So, let’s take a look at what we mean by a ‘balanced diet’. Throughout the day, it is important to fuel your body with the right nutrients to keep you going, but also to help you enjoy life! This is why most dietary plans also involve small amounts of sugar and fatty foods. But mostly, your plate should be made up of proteins, carbohydrates and lots of fruit and vegetables:
If you would like more information about healthy diets, or would like help improving your own diet, take a look at some of the resources below:
www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/healthy-eating-for-teens
www.nutrition.org.uk/healthyliving/lifestages/teenagers.html
www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/healthy-eating-guide-for-british-teenagers
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