Nowadays, many of us get nutrition advice and recipes from social media platforms. Whether it is a health professional, influencer, or friends and family, nutrition advice and recipes are constantly being shared. But how do you know if the recipe is healthy or not?

'Healthy Foods’

There are many foods and ingredients, such as nuts, nut butters, olive oil, coconut oil, or maple syrup fall under the 'healthy' category. However, their calorie, fat or glucose content makes portion control crucial.

People tend not to be conscious of portion size when a food product is classified as a 'healthy food'. However, these foods are great in moderation but they tend to be quite calorie-dense.

So be mindful of who is advising you on nutrition and healthy recipes online. As many times it isn't health professionals qualified in the area. Opting for a balanced and varied diet together with an active physical activity. 

Exercise caution when receiving nutrition and healthy recipe advice online, as it may not always come from qualified health professionals. Opting for a balanced and varied diet, while maintaining an active lifestyle, remains the best approach.

Use a Checklist

Here is a checklist for you to know if the meal is balanced or not.

A balanced meal needs to contain:

• A source of protein.
• High-fibre carbohydrates, such as whole grain foods
• Vegetables and fruit, for their high content in micronutrients
• Healthy fats in a limited amount: such as olive oil, nuts, avocado

Be aware that you should avoid or limit the consumption of processed foods and those high in sugar and saturated fat, such as:  sausages, burgers, ham, curated meat,..

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Let's analyze one of our most popular breakfast: Spicy Huevos Rancheros, which contain 4 of the food groups mentioned above. 

- Protein Source: Eggs and cheese

- High fibre carbohydrates: Wholemeal tortilla 

- Vegetables: Spinach, tomato and red pepper

- Healthy fats: olive oil 

GourmetFuel meals are developed by a team of expert nutritionists to ensure they are all nutritionally balanced to promote a healthy diet and lifestyle. And our chefs add a magical and delicious touch to all of our meals. Have a look at our most popular meals.

If you want to know more about how a balanced meal should be, you can check one of our latest blogs where we talk about how to build a healthy and balanced meal according to Harvard's Healthy Eating Plate.

Understanding the Food Label

In addition, knowing how to read and understand the food label is very important to know exactly what you are adding to the meal or recipe and to make informed choices based on this. You can read more about understanding the label in another blog here.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to book a free nutrition consultation with one of our registered nutritionists who can help you and guide to a healthier path.

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