<img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/30/2013/12/What-is-a-balanced-diet44-af2dc01.jpg?quality=90&resize=620,413" srcset="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/30/2013/12/What-is-a-balanced-diet44-af2dc01.jpg?quality=90&resize=360,239 360w, https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/30/2013/12/What-is-a-balanced-diet44-af2dc01.jpg?quality=90&resize=180,119 180w, " sizes="(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" width="620" height="413" class="wp-image-681879 alignnone size-landscape_thumbnail" alt="Colourful vegan food conceptual still life." title="What is a balanced diet?" /> <h2>Healthy diet plan</h2>
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<p>Compiled by our expert nutritionists and recipe writers, this free meal plan ensures you hit all your nutrition targets for the week, while encouraging healthy and steady weight-loss.</p>
<p><a href="/health/healthy-diet-plan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Try our Healthy Diet Plan</a></p>
<h2>A balanced diet for women</h2>
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<p>Find out exactly what a balanced diet looks like for women with our expert guide. We explain how much carbohydrate, protein and fat you should be eating and when.</p>
<p><a href="/howto/guide/balanced-diet-women">A balanced diet for women</a></p>
<h2>A balanced diet for men</h2>
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<p>Discover what a balanced diet looks like for men. Our expert guide explains how you can eat a healthy diet that will keep you full around the clock.</p>
<p><a href="/howto/guide/balanced-diet-men">A balanced diet for men</a></p>
<h2>A balanced diet for vegetarians</h2>
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<p>If you’re a vegetarian or just want to cut back on meat, make sure you’re getting all the nutrients you need with our guide to a healthy vegetarian diet.</p>
<p><a href="/howto/guide/balanced-diet-vegetarian">A balanced diet for vegetarians</a></p>
<h2>A balanced diet for vegans</h2>
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<p>Ensure that you get all that you need from a vegan diet with our expert guide, covering the key nutrients you should include, portion sizes and recipe ideas, from breakfast through to dinner.</p>
<p><a href="/howto/guide/balanced-diet-vegan">A balanced diet for vegans</a></p>
<h2>Healthy pregnancy diet</h2>
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<p>Expecting a bundle of joy? Nutritionist Kerry Torrens explains how to eat healthily for you and your baby every step of the way.</p>
<p><a href="/howto/guide/balanced-diet-pregnancy">Healthy pregnancy diet</a></p>
<h2>A balanced diet for toddlers</h2>
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<p>Need to pack more nutrients into your toddler’s meals? Look no further than our dietician’s guide on how to give your child a healthy, balanced diet.</p>
<p><a href="/howto/guide/nutrition-guide-toddlers">A balanced diet for toddlers</a></p>
<h2>Healthy eating: What young children need</h2>
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<p>Is your child aged five or under? Find out everything they should be eating for a healthy, balanced diet that meets all of their needs.</p>
<p><a href="/howto/guide/healthy-eating-what-young-children-need">Healthy eating: What young children need</a></p>
<h2>Healthy eating: What schoolchildren need</h2>
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<p><a href="/howto/guide/nutrition-middle-years-5-13-years">Healthy eating: What schoolchildren need</a></p>
<h2>Healthy eating: What adolescents need</h2>
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<p>Find out what teenagers need in their diet to stay happy and healthy, plus top tips to encourage a positive relationship with food and manage comfort eating.</p>
<p><a href="/howto/guide/healthy-eating-what-adolescence-need">Healthy eating: What adolescents need</a></p>
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