Most people consider dieting to mean eating less in order to lost weight. This, however, is only partially true, because people diet for different reasons, including medical reasons, such as diabetes, and ethical reasons such as vegetarianism. However, there is also dieting to stay healthy whilst living on a low budget.

What you want to aim for is a nutritionally balanced diet without overeating, which is, in fact, a common problem.Indeed, many people overeat without even realizing it. So, dispense with large meals and above all fast foods.

Fast foods may be convenient, but they have little nutritional value. They are full of fats that are very unhealthy but contain little in the way of proteins and minerals that your body needs. That is why you can feel hungry shortly after eating fast foods. So, avoid them!

Rice and pasta is cheap, easy to cook and makes a delicious meal if used with the correct ingredients. It is also very healthy because it is high in essential carbohydrates which are essential for providing you with energy. But don't eat too much because carbohydrates are stored by the body in the form of fat. Fruit is another very good source of vitamins and minerals. And the good news is that you can eat as much fruit or vegetables as you wish, without getting fat in the process. But always remember to wash fruit thoroughly before eating because often they are coated in chemical pesticides that are highly poisonous.

Meat is an excellent source of protein, which is essential for a healthy body. But too much meat is bad for you, especially red meat such as lamb, beef and pork. So don't eat too much. One or two times a week is fine, but don't eat it every day. White meat, such as chicken, however, is much healthier. And the good news is that it's a lot cheaper than red meat, so you can eat more of it. Again, however, two or three times a week is fine.

You need to aim for a well-balanced diet. And fish is a healthy alternative to meat. Once again, however, avoid fried fish. Steamed or boiled fish is far better for you. And you can eat as much fish as you like without any danger of putting on weight. The same goes for vegetables that are full of vitamins and minerals and essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But don't overlook them. One of the biggest problems is that people cook vegetables for too long and lose much of the natural goodness. Vegetables only need to be cooked for a few minutes at a time. But boil them don't fry them, because, once again, fried food contains a lot of unhealthy fat.

May people avoid eating bread because of fear of putting on weight. But let me reassure you. You can eat as much bread as you wish. In fact, it is an excellent healthy food. But avoid white bread. Instead eat whole wheat or brown bread.

But one of the main ways of eating healthily is to avoid big meals. Try to eat three medium size meals a day. And if you do feel the need to eat something between meals, then fruit or yoghurt is an excellent substitute. But avoid sweets and chocolate.

Please list at least 6 types of health food that are mentioned in this passage.

What advice is given concerning eating meat?

How do people avoid big meals in order to keep fit?