Managing your diet with healthy eating and drinking is of vital importance to your overall health and well being.

A healthy diet will help prevent many illnesses and diseases and ensure a longer more active lifestyle.

Not only will you feel better, you will look better too, as a healthy diet will go a long way to helping you stay within your healthy weight range.

The national heart foundation states 5 simple steps that individuals should take for a healthy balanced diet:

• Eat a variety of foods

• Include vegetables, wholegrains, fruit, nuts and seeds everyday

• Choose healthier fats and oils

• Limit sugary, fatty and salty take away meals and snacks

• Drink plenty of water