It entails a well-balanced diet, with nutrient-rich foods bursting with vitamins and minerals.

Some important foods should be consumed if not every day, then every second day, as they help boost your metabolism, melt body fat, fight disease, lower cholesterol and help you to live longer.

Broccoli is a very low-calorie vegetable (35-40 calories per 100g) that is bursting with cancer-fighting antioxidants, as well as being rich in dietary fibre and vitamin A and C.

Almonds are a great snack and a rich source of protein and oleic acid (a monounsaturated fat responsible for a range of benefits, including improved memory). They help make you feel fuller for longer.

Quinoa boasts a stronger distribution of nutrients than any other grain. It has more fibre and twice as much protein as brown rice and is a near-perfect blend of amino acids (building blocks for muscle cell growth and repair).

Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats, which improve your cholesterol profile and decrease the amount of triglycerides (more fats) in your blood. It can also potentially lower your risk of stroke and heart disease.

Salmon is high in omega 3 fatty acids, which play a vital role in keeping you healthy by reducing cholesterol, maintaining the flexibility of arteries and veins, reducing blood pressure by the reduction in blood cholesterol, and preventing the hardening of the arterial walls of the heart. They also help improve brain function and memory.

Happy eating and training.

Lukas Chodat is the director of Chodat Fitness.