India, Aug. 20 -- A healthy diet does not consist of fancy dishes; it is all about the perfect balance in nutrition and finding the simplest food items that can provide us that.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Prachi Jain, chief clinical nutritionist, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram said, "Basic function of food is to give energy which is required to fulfill our daily day to day activities but eating right and safe food is an art of living. Be mindful while selecting your food options to stay active and healthy. Choose locally grown food, seasonal food, which are readily available at affordable prices." Also read | Nutritionist shares 10 easy fat loss hacks that will help you lose weight without starving: Start every meal with dahi

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