Healthy Diet - Healthy Life! Eating a (21) diet is important if you want to have good health and live a long life. Fresh fruit and vegetables contain a lot of vitamins (22) our bodies need to protect us from illnesses and diseases. You can get enough vitamins by eating fruit and vegetables every day. Carbohydrates are also important, but be careful to choose "good" carbs, which you can find (23) brown bread and rice. These "good" carbs are healthier than processed carbs in food like pasta. Protein is also important. There are many foods that contain protein, but not all of them are healthy. Avoid processed meat and get protein from beans, nuts, and whole grains instead. Try (24) processed foods that contain fats. These include dairy products like butter and full-fat milk. You can get enough healthy fats from vegetable oils, nuts, and fish. Finally, drink enough water every day and (25) regular exercise. These (26) will help you live a long and healthy life. (Adapted from Friends Global - Grade 11)