Balanced nutrition - the be-all and end-all for a healthy lifestyle
8.4.2016
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A healthy diet is varied, as unprocessed as possible and has room for indulgence. We recommend that you eat at least ¾ whole foods - i.e. minimally processed foods - and drink plenty of fluids. To make it easier for you to eat a balanced and enjoyable diet, you can find tips and suitable helpers here.
Balanced nutrition provides your body with energy, vital nutrients and protective substances. You promote your physical well-being and help prevent illness. The Swiss food pyramid illustrates a balanced diet. The general rule is: eat a varied diet and prepare food carefully
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Water, the source of life
Drink enough water, it is essential for your body to survive. To stay fit and efficient, your body needs an average of 2 to 3
litres of water a day, depending on your weight and exercise
. litres of water a day. You can drink this in the form of tap water, sparkling water and fruit or herbal teas.
Do you find it difficult to drink plenty of water? I've put together some tips here that should make it easier for you to stay hydrated.
- I always have a full water bottle with me and drink plenty of water wherever I am. [[productlist:2489308]]
- Reduce limescale and flavour-disturbing substances from the tap water using a filter. [[productlist:5712429,406553]]
- Do you prefer mineral water? Then simply make your own filtered tap water. That way, you won't have to lug bottles home from the shops and you won't produce any PET waste. [[productlist:332808]]
- Prepare fresh fruit or herbal tea when you feel the need for a flavoured drink between meals. [[productlist:2371944,5724994]]
- You can also use fruit and herbs to spice up drinking water and mineral water. My tip: add lemon wedges or half a lime and a few peppermint leaves to the water (if you like sour flavours, you can also squeeze the citrus fruit into the water). Berries (especially blackcurrants, strawberries or raspberries) also make the water taste delicious. Just give it a try! [[productlist:5678977]]
Enjoy vegetables & fruits as smoothies or juices
Vegetables and fruit are rich in vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and dietary fibres. Due to their high water content and negligible fat content, they provide few calories and are very healthy. For a balanced diet, you should eat 5 portions of different colours a day, including 3 portions of vegetables and 2 portions of fruit (1 portion corresponds to around 120g).
Vegetable and fruit smoothies or juices are a quick and easy way to get enough vitamins and nutrients in the form of delicious drinks. Blend or juice the healthy ingredients and enjoy immediately!
Simple and delicious green smoothie recipe
Ingredients
- 125 g baby spinach
- 125 g strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp almonds, peeled
- 350 ml water
Preparation
Cut all the ingredients into pieces and place in the blender. Then fill up with water and blend until a creamy and not too thick consistency is achieved. Enjoy freshly prepared! The ingredients can
be exchanged or added as desired.
Steam & sous vide cooking
When cooking, you prepare food in an extremely healthy and gentle way: the nutrients, colour, bite and flavours of the individual ingredients are preserved. With sous vide cooking, the ingredients are cooked in a vacuum and therefore in their own juices. This makes the natural flavour and taste of the food even more intense.
Cinzia Memper
Category Marketing Manager
cinzia.memper@digitecgalaxus.chDiscovering foreign countries and cultures and tasting coffee or other delicacies is what I enjoy most when I travel. My home is decorated with little gems I find in thrift shops and at flea markets. When I’m having one of my big DIY moments, my creativity is unleashed. Both the mountains and the seaside restore my inner balance. With a snowboard or surfboard under my feet, I’m happy.