Balanced diet

Parent Category: Complementary and alternative therapies Healing through nutrition

based on the German version "Ausgewogene Ernährung"

It focuses on eating regional foods that are in season. A balanced diet is one that provides adequate amounts of various nutrients to maintain health and well-being. Protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals and water are all nutrients.

The rule: 80% of calories coming from fresh fruit and vegetables, and vegetables, 10% coming from protein and 10% from fat. Meat and animal products should be consumed rarely.

10 guidelines of the German Nutrition Society (DGE) for a wholesome diet

Enjoy food diversity
Vegetables and fruit – take ‘5 a day': Enjoy at least 3 portions of vegetables and 2 portions of fruit each day.
Favour whole-grain foods
Complete the choice with animal-based foods: Consume milk and dairy products such as yoghurt and cheese daily, fish once to twice a week. If you eat meat, you should not consume more than 300 to 600 g per week.
Choose health-promoting fats: Prefer vegetable oils like rapeseed oil and margarines produced therefrom.
Reduce sugar and salt intake
Water is the best choice: Drink about 1.5 litres per day. Water or other calorie-free beverages, such as unsweetened tea.
Prepare carefully cooked dishes. cook food as long as necessary but as short as possible.
Mindful eating and enjoying
Watch your weight and stay active

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