Some people, due to poor appetite in the summer, use fruits as a substitute for meals. In fact, this practice disrupts the intake of various nutrients. A balanced diet is the foundation of health, and "balance, variety, and moderation" are the best choices.
A balanced diet should include five major food groups: 1. Grains (cereals) and cereal products; 2. Legumes and legume products; 3. Meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products; 4. Vegetables and fruits; 5. Fats and oils.
These five types of food are equally important for the human body. Therefore, when eating in the summer, do not just favor fruits while ignoring other foods such as grains. In addition, a balanced diet also requires good eating habits, including chewing slowly, getting adequate sleep, balancing work and rest, maintaining a pleasant mood, focusing on meals, and good hygiene practices.
A balanced diet is mainly aimed at healthy people under normal circumstances. In special situations, it needs to be adjusted according to the body's different needs, metabolic states, and water-electrolyte conditions. However, the overall goal of a nutrition-oriented balanced diet remains key. Of course, after adopting a reasonable diet, if symptoms such as loss of appetite, weight loss, black stools, or occult blood in the stool occur, it is necessary to see a doctor to rule out organic lesions of the gastrointestinal tract.