Here's what a perfect day's worth of eating looks like according to a nutritionist

With infinite diet fads and nutrition advice available, it's hard to know what you should and shouldn't be eating.

One nutritionist has put together an example of what a perfect daily food intake would look like, and although it doesn't include chicken nuggies, it still looks pretty good!

While this meal plan is 'perfect' in a nutritionist's eyes, it's not necessarily perfect for everyone. Everyone is different and requires different levels of nutritional values. Healthy eating starts with determining your lifestyle and body type, and eating accordingly.

Breakfast - 7am
Blended Vegetable Juice
Vegetable Omelette with Whole Grain Toast
Piccolo or Coffee (No Sugar)
500-600ml of Filtered Water

This meal is designed to give you energy throughout the morning. The eggs provide substantial protein while whole grain toast provides the body with the appropriate amount of carbohydrates to ideally fill you up for 3 hours before lunch. The vegetables add extra nutrients while a sugarless coffee with give you that caffeine hit you need to focus. Water any time before or after the meal will keep you hydrated through to lunch.

Lunch - 12pm
Vegetable Soup
½ Salmon Wrap
500ml Water and Green Tea

Skipping morning tea in favour of a filling breakfast and lunch is ideal for those managing their weight. Ideally, lunch should contain 2 servings of vegetables as well as a lean protein source such as chicken or fish. Carbohydrates can also be added if required for a longer lasting meal. Green tea at the end of lunch has been proven to cleanse the palate and reduce toxins making it the perfect drink to finish a meal. Water should also be consumed around this time for extra hydration. 

Afternoon Tea - 3-4pm
Nut Muesli Bar
Punnet of Berries
300ml Water

Since the gap between lunch and dinner is lengthier than the one between breakfast and lunch, a snack will most likely be necessary to avoid over eating later in the day. A low-sugar muesli bar with antioxidant rich berries such as blueberries should ward off cravings and keep you going for a little bit longer. 

Dinner - 7pm
Grilled Salmon Fillet
Roasted Vegetables with Olive Oil
Small Glass of Red Wine
300ml Water

According to nutritionists, dinner should be a light meal. A hand sized portion of lean protein with 2-3 cups of vegetables or salad is the ideal meal to finish off the day. Whether you include carbohydrates should be determined by your dietary goals. Red wine can have health benefits on your heart and one or two can be consumed also depending on your goals.

Evening Snack - 8pm
Herbal Tea
2 Squares Dark Chocolate

Caffeine free tea is a great way to unwind at the end of the day with the addition of antioxidant rich dark chocolate. While chocolate does contain some caffiene, 2 square will not have an effect and instead be the sweet treat you want and need.

Sounds delicious!