Diet Tips That Nutritionists Can Agree On
here is a lot of diet advice on the internet – some good, some not so good, some terrible. As The Independent’s senior fitness writer, I interview experts weekly in an attempt to cut through this noise and bring readers accessible, effective tips that benefit their health. No matter which expert I’m speaking to, there are several underlying features of a nutritious adult diet that remain largely undisputed:
- Eat a wide variety of plant-based foods including plenty of vegetables
- Choose wholefoods where possible
- Focus on hitting fibre requirements – at least 30g per day
- Consume adequate protein from lean sources
- Stay hydrated
- Foods with excessive saturated fat and added sugar should form only a small portion of your diet
- Consume an appropriate number of calories for your build and activity levels
If you were to follow this advice consistently, chances are your health would be in a pretty positive place. Add regular exercise into the mix and you’re running in the right direction. But there are other key tips that have stayed with me in 2025 – which I have compiled for you below.
Excerpted from the Independent
