Share your views on healthy and balanced diets – you could win a £200 Love2Shop voucher NOW CLOSED

[AngelieMumsnet]

We all know that there is a lot of advice out there on how to go about having a 'healthy' and 'balanced' diet, but at times it can feel like a bit of a mine field. So, we'd love to hear about your thoughts and experiences on knowing what the right foods are to feed you and your family.

Below are a few points to get you started, but feel free to add any other comments you have:

• When it comes to 'healthy eating' are there any things that you feel particularly confused about? If so, what are they? Why are they confusing?
  
• Is providing your family with a healthy and balanced diet something that you feel confident about? If so why, if not, why not?
  
• Please share your experiences on how you go about sourcing the right nutritional advice on providing a healthy diet for you and your family.
  

Everyone who adds a comment will be entered into a prize draw to win a £200 Love2Shop voucher.

Thanks, and good luck!
MNHQ

[midwifeandmum]

Very difficult to get greens into dds both are 2 and 5. I find mixing them in with mash potatoes and gravy helps

[mamaduckbone]

I feel pretty confident on what the right foods are to feed my children - they est plenty of fruit and Vegas and unhealthy snacks like chocolate and crisp are a treat rather than an everyday part of their diet. The only thing I find difficult is judging portion sizes, since I have 2 boys who are both very tall for their age and have very healthy appetites. I struggle with finding food to.fill them that is still good for them, especially when they get home from.school starving!!