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The best nutrition tips for a healthy weight

Discover how smart food choices can help you manage your weight for the long term. Lorrany Lima shares proven tips for a healthy eating pattern.

Lorrany Lima
Medically reviewed byLorrany Lima · Dietitian

Nutrition

The best nutrition tips for a healthy weight

Discover how smart food choices can help you manage your weight for the long term. Lorrany Lima shares proven tips for a healthy eating pattern.

Lorrany Lima
Written byLorrany Lima · Dietitian
6 min
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The basics of a healthy eating pattern

A healthy weight starts with a balanced eating pattern rich in fibre, protein and healthy fats. By consciously choosing unprocessed foods such as vegetables, legumes and wholegrains, you give your body the right building blocks. Small, consistent changes to your daily eating habits have more effect in the long run than radical diets.

Key insights

  • Eat at least 400 grams of vegetables and fruit a day for optimal nutrients
  • Choose wholegrain versions of bread, pasta and rice to stay full for longer
  • Keep added sugars and highly processed foods to a minimum

Macronutrients in balance: protein, fats and carbohydrates

The right ratio of macronutrients is essential for weight management and stable energy levels throughout the day. Protein is particularly important because it promotes fullness and prevents muscle loss during weight loss. An eating pattern with enough healthy fats from sources such as avocado, nuts and olive oil also supports hormonal balance.

Important

Always consult a medical professional before drastically changing your macronutrient ratio, especially if you have existing health conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease.

Macronutrients in balance: protein, fats and carbohydrates

MacronutrientRecommended shareGood sources
Protein25–30% of caloriesChicken, fish, eggs, legumes
Carbohydrates40–50% of caloriesWholegrains, vegetables, fruit
Fats20–30% of caloriesOlive oil, nuts, oily fish

Mindful eating and the importance of meal timing

Eating mindfully — chewing more slowly, avoiding distractions and listening to your hunger signals — helps prevent overeating and increases satisfaction after a meal. Research shows that skipping breakfast leads many people to compensate by eating more later in the day. Regular mealtimes support stable blood sugar levels and a healthy metabolism.

Lorrany Lima
Food is not just fuel for the body — it’s information for every cell. Those who eat mindfully give their body the right instructions for a healthy weight.
Lorrany LimaDietitian

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Medical disclaimer. The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a doctor or another qualified healthcare professional with any questions about your health.

Sources

  1. 1.Wereldgezondheidsorganisatie (WHO). Gezonde voeding. Genève: WHO; 2020.
  2. 2.Gezondheidsraad Nederland. Richtlijnen goede voeding 2015. Den Haag: Gezondheidsraad; 2015. Publicatienr. 2015/24.
  3. 3.Sacks FM, et al. Comparison of weight-loss diets with different compositions of fat, protein, and carbohydrates. N Engl J Med. 2009;360(9):859–873.
Lorrany Lima

Written by

Lorrany Lima

Dietitian

Lorrany Lima is a dietitian at Wellis.