It's no longer a secret that eating well is a winning attitude to wellbeing and ageing.

We spoke to Salomé Mulongo, Nutrithérapeute and Naturopath. In this video, she explains the benefits of her profession and the importance of taking a close look at what you eat if you want to feel good in body and soul.

In his day, Hippocrates recommended donkey's milk to treat depression: wise men of all times have observed the obvious impact of food on health. Since the industrial era, it seems much harder to understand the positive benefits of healthy food: we are attracted, pushed and influenced by fast food - it's called junk food.

So what can we do?

Salomé tells us that we've forgotten to listen to ourselves, or haven't learned to. So we can learn to eat well. More and more schools are introducing courses on healthy eating into their curricula, and adults are consulting food professionals. Residences for the elderly often have doctors and dieticians on hand to advise them. So there is a real interest in changing habits that destroy health.

Eating a balanced diet doesn't have to be difficult. We just need to make sure we're getting the nutrients our bodies need to function at their best and have plenty of energy! A few basic tips to get you off to a good start in looking after your body.

1) Drink plenty of water:

The first tip is to drink enough water. Proper hydration is essential, and water plays a fundamental role in the body's metabolism and cell development, as well as in the functioning of other vital functions.

2) Eat fruit and vegetables every day:

We hear it all the time: 5 fruits and vegetables a day. They bring taste and colour to your plate and are a source of vitamins, minerals, fibre, antioxidants and energy. They're also very low in calories, so can easily satisfy hunger pangs. Don't forget to make the most of seasonal produce, as the body adapts to the passing seasons. There are a multitude of ways to eat them. As raw as possible, say nutrition professionals.

3) Changing fats:

While good fats (sources of omega 3 and 6 found in vegetable oils, seeds, nuts, small oily fish, etc.) are essential for cellular exchanges and our hormones, we are still often in the habit of favouring saturated fats.

4) Vary your foods:

Innovate, create, look for new recipes, take a cookery course... anything to boost the contents of your plate and bring pleasure. When the body enjoys eating, it can only function better.

5) Watch out for industrial sugars:

Refined sugars are harmful and addictive. It is important to restrict them so as not to become addicted to them and destroy our bodies. You can have a sweet treat from time to time, without going overboard, but above all, don't make it a daily habit.

And if you have any health concerns, weakness, pain, tiredness, etc., as well as consulting your doctor, take a look at your diet and don't hesitate to consult a nutrition professional for advice. You'll see just how much the quality of what we eat affects our quality of life! Enjoy your meal!

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