Fruits give your body vitamins that help you stay healthy and full of energy. They also help your skin, eyes, and immune system stay strong. Try to eat different colours — like red apples, yellow bananas, and purple grapes!
Vegetables help your body grow, think, and stay active. They’re full of fibre, which keeps your stomach happy, and vitamins that keep you strong. Eating a mix of green, orange, and red veggies is the best way to stay healthy.
Grains, like bread, rice, and pasta, give you fuel to play, run, and learn. Whole grains (like brown bread or oats) are even better because they give you longer-lasting energy.
Protein helps your muscles grow and keeps you feeling full. Foods like chicken, beans, eggs, and nuts help repair your body after playing, sports, or growing.
Dairy foods like milk, cheese, and yoghurt help make your bones and teeth strong because they contain calcium. If someone can’t have dairy, they can choose alternatives like oat or almond milk.
A healthy meal has a little bit of everything — fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein. Filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables is a great way to eat healthy every day.