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There are 5 main food groups: meat-eggs-fish (protein foods), fruits, vegetables, cereals, and dairy products.
A simple method of achieving a balanced diet every day: make sure you eat some foods from every group (see guidelines opposite)

TYPE OF INGREDIENT		GENERAL PRINCIPLES		OUR PRACTICAL ADVICE
Fruits and vegetables		At least 5 per day		- At each meal and in case of hunger pangs - Raw, cooked, as it comes or prepared - Fresh, frozen or preserved
Bread, cereals, potatoes and pulses		At each meal and according to appetite		- Prioritize wholefood cereals or brown bread - Prioritize variety
Milk and dairy products		3 per day		- Prioritize variety - Prioritize the cheeses that are richest in calcium, least fatty and least salty
Meat and poultry, fish products and eggs		Once or twice per day		- In lesser quantity than the accompaniment - Meats: prioritize variety of species and leaner cuts
Added fats		Limit consumption		- Prioritize vegetable fats (olive oil, rapeseed oil, etc.) - Prioritize variety - Limit fats that are of animal origin (butter, cream, etc.)
Sweetened products		Limit consumption		- Keep sugary drinks and fatty, sweet foods (cakes, dessert creams, chocolate, ice-cream, etc) for special occasions
Drinks		As much water as you want		- During and outside of meals - Limit sugary drinks (prioritize diet sodas) - Alcoholic drinks: per day, do not exceed: 2 (10 cl) glasses of wine for women and 3 for men. 2 glasses of wine are equivalent to 2 (25 cl) beers or 6 cl of spirits
Salt		Limit consumption		- At home, use iodised salt - Don't salt your food before tasting - Reduce the amount of salt in the cooking water - Limit the saltiest cheeses and charcuteries, as well as salty aperitif snacks
Physical activity		At least the equivalent of half an hour of brisk walking per day		- Integrate physical activity into your daily life (walk, climb stairs, ride a bike, etc.)
Source: PNNS (National Nutritional Health Programme)