Dietary rules

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dietary rules


Even though nutrition is very individual in many respects, as it depends on many factors such as gender, age or activity level, there are still some nutritional guidelines that can be used as a guide. In Germany, there is the German Nutrition Society, which uses ten rules to outline how nutrition should be organized in order to promote health. They provide a good and important basis for orientation and can give you an initial point of reference.

Dietary rules

1. enjoy a variety of foods: eat a varied diet, mainly plant-based.

2. vegetables and fruit - eat 5 a day: at least 3 portions of vegetables and 2 portions of fruit a day; this also includes pulses (lentils, chickpeas, beans, unsalted nuts).

3. choose whole grains: choose whole grains for bread, pasta, rice and flour.

4. supplement the selection with animal foods: Milk and dairy products daily, fish once or twice a week, if meat, then only 300 to 600 g/week.

5. use healthy fats: vegetable oils, e.g. rapeseed oil. Avoid hidden fats in processed foods (sausage, pastries, confectionery, fast food, convenience products).

6. reduce sugar and salt: avoid foods and drinks sweetened with sugar, use sugar sparingly, save salt and reduce the proportion of salty foods, season creatively with herbs and spices.

7. drink water: drink 1.5 liters/day (water or unsweetened tea), sugar-sweetened and alcoholic drinks are not recommended.

8. prepare gently: Cook food as long as necessary and as short as possible, with little water and little fat, avoid burning food.

9. eat mindfully and enjoy: take breaks for meals and take your time when eating.

10. watch your weight and keep moving: active everyday life (cycling, walking) and regular exercise.