Five daily habits to keep you healthy

Include veggies in your meal; eat fresh fruit and vegetables as snacks. [iStockphoto]

1. Eat a combination of different foods

These include fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains. Did you know that adults should eat at least five portions (400g) of fruit and vegetables per day? Tricky? Try including veggies in your meal; eating fresh fruit and vegetables as snacks; eating a variety of fruits and vegetables; and eating them in season.

2. Consume less salt and sugar

Reduce your salt intake to 5g (1 tsp) per day by limiting added salt, soy sauce and high-sodium condiments when preparing meals; removing salt and condiments from your meal table; avoiding salty snacks and choosing low-sodium products. Reduce your daily sugar intake (less than 12 tsp or 50g - soft drinks have 17- 52g) by limiting the consumption of sugary snacks, sweets and sugar-sweetened beverages including tea and coffee.