Soooo…. what does healthy eating actually look like?

I get asked this question all the same and I get it, healthy eating can feel complicated. There’s no shortage of advice about what you should and shouldn’t eat, but in reality, healthy eating doesn’t need to be perfect or restrictive.

For most people, it’s about getting the basics right most of the time.

A balanced diet generally includes:

• Plenty of vegetables and fruit – for fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

• A good source of protein – such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy, legumes, tofu or nuts.

• High-fibre carbohydrates – like wholegrain bread, oats, brown rice, potatoes and wholegrain pasta.

• Healthy fats – from foods such as nuts, seeds, avocado, olive oil and oily fish.

• Foods you enjoy – because there’s absolutely a place for chocolate, baking, takeaways and other foods you love.

You don’t need to eat perfectly at every meal, and one meal or day of eating isn’t going to determine your health.

What matters more is your overall eating pattern – and whether it’s something you can realistically maintain.

Nutrition is also individual. What works well for one person might not work for another, depending on their health, lifestyle, preferences, budget and goals.

My approach to nutrition is simple: practical, evidence-based advice that fits into your real life.

Healthy eating shouldn’t mean giving up the foods you love. It should help you feel good, support your health and be something you can actually stick with.