FOOD - recommendations for employees
FOOD - recommendations for employees
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FOOD = Fighting Obesity through Offer and Demand
The European project FOOD was created with a view to supporting and promoting balanced nutrition and the healthier lifestyle.
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| 1. | Taste the food before adding salt and/or try other condiments. | |
| 2. | Lower the use of fat and preferably use vegetal oils. | |
| 3. | Eat at least 5 portions of fresh fruit/vegetables per day. | |
| 4. | Choose types of cooking that do not add too much fat (steaming, roast, grill, etc.). | |
| 5. | As a dessert, prefer a fresh fruit based one and sometimes as alternative, a dairy product. | |
| 6. | “I can do without meat certain days”. | |
| 7. | Prefer high fibre bread/whole wheat bread. | |
| 8. | Eat vegetables or fruit with every meal. | |
| 9. | Prefer water to accompany your lunch. | |
| 10. | Introduce variety into your meal and ensure that all important food groups should be included: vegetables, fresh fruit, low fat meat. | |
| 11. | Eat at least 4 - 5 portions of smaller meal per day. Kept in mind that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A lot of energy intake should be at lunch, also dinner should be regarded as an important part of daily meals. During the breaks - avoid snacks that are greasy or rich in salt or sugar. Satisfy your appetite with small portions of nuts, dried fruit, olives, breads, fresh fruit or natural fruit juices, and/or semi or low fat dairy products. | |
| 12. | Drink daily at least 2 litres of water, prefer drinking water and unsweetened drinks. |
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