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The human body is a complex piece of machinery. It has been designed to function at optimal conditions. A state of balance (homeostasis) is required for the body organs to function effectively and for the whole person to remain in a state of good health. This balance is usually decided by "what gets into the body, and how it gets into the body". In our ever-changing world, our diet is not left out. How and what we eat matters greatly. It is no longer news that your body needs a balanced diet to function properly. A balanced diet furnishes your body with the right nutrients it needs to work well. To get the nutrition you need, most of your daily calories should come from: -Fresh fruits -Fresh vegetables -Whole grains -Legumes -Nuts -Lean proteins The Dietary Guidelines for Americans explains how much of each nutrient you should consume daily. With today's fast life, cooking a meal in the traditional style is extinct. People mostly opt for eating less healthy fast foods, ready to eat meal packets, etc. To make a healthy meal, the most important thing is to cook it at your home, rather than opting for outside cooked food. Explore healthy ways to add variety to your meals as repetition can cause boredom. Infuse your diet with the excitement and good taste you crave for. Having to choose healthy food does not mean you need to give up on your favorites. Think of how you can turn your favorites into a healthy option. This book seeks to explain how we could balance our diet, regulate our feeding patterns, and, also defeat the menace of obesity.