A healthy, balanced diet for daily nutrition includes a variety of foods that provide essential nutrients your body needs to function properly. Here's a general breakdown of what that looks like:

 A healthy, balanced diet for daily nutrition includes a variety of foods that provide essential nutrients your body needs to function properly. Here's a general breakdown of what that looks like:

### 1. **Macronutrients (in balanced proportions)**

- **Carbohydrates (45–65% of daily calories):**  

  Primary energy source. Choose **whole grains**, **vegetables**, **fruits**, and **legumes**.

- **Proteins (10–35% of daily calories):**  

  Important for muscle maintenance and repair. Get them from **lean meats**, **poultry**, **fish**, **eggs**, **tofu**, **beans**, **lentils**, **dairy**, and **nuts**.

- **Fats (20–35% of daily calories):**  

  Supports cell growth and hormone production. Opt for **unsaturated fats** like **olive oil**, **avocados**, **nuts**, and **seeds**. Limit saturated and trans fats.

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### 2. **Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals)**

- Include a variety of **vegetables** and **fruits** of different colors daily for a full spectrum of vitamins and antioxidants.

- Ensure intake of essential minerals like **iron**, **calcium**, **potassium**, **magnesium**, and **zinc** from foods like leafy greens, dairy, nuts, and whole grains.

- Don’t forget **vitamin D** (from sun exposure or fortified foods) and **B vitamins** (from whole grains, meat, eggs, and legumes).

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### 3. **Fiber**

- Important for digestion and gut health.

- Found in **whole grains**, **vegetables**, **fruits**, **nuts**, and **legumes**.

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### 4. **Hydration**

- Aim for about **8 glasses (2 liters)** of water per day, more if you’re active.

- Limit sugary drinks and alcohol.

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### 5. **Limit added sugars and sodium**

- Check labels and minimize processed and packaged foods.

- Cook more at home to control salt and sugar levels.

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### Sample Daily Plate (roughly based on the **Harvard Healthy Eating Plate**):

- **½ plate vegetables & fruits**

- **¼ plate whole grains**

- **¼ plate healthy protein**

- Use healthy oils, and drink water or unsweetened beverages.

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