The Healthy Plate (OKOSTÁNYÉR) is a nutritional recommendation compiled by the National Association of Hungarian Dietitians, which sets out the principles of healthy eating for adults and children.
Eating healthy is not a fool’s errand, and there are many ways to do so. There is a high level of scientific evidence for the benefits of variety, i.e., that it is not necessary to exclude certain food groups from the diet to achieve a healthy diet. Instead, a flexible combination of different foods makes a healthy diet at the level of the everyday person, taking into account individual needs, preferences, and cultural traditions.
OKOSTÁNYÉR® guides us through the nutritional advice that can be linked to the basic food groups (vegetables, fruit, cereals, milk and dairy products, meat and meat products, fish and eggs). There is also guidance on adequate fluid intake and how to reduce fat, sugar and salt intake. It thus provides guidance on the recommended composition of a daily diet. Regular physical activity is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, so although it is not strictly speaking a nutritional issue, the recommended amount of physical activity is also included in the latest recommendation.
For more details on the OKOSTÁNYÉR®, click on the link: Eat Smart! – Nutrition Academy Newsletter
One of the essential elements of a balanced diet is adequate fruit and vegetable intake. Vegetables are a priority in our daily diet, and we should eat at least 4 portions of them every day, of which at least 1 portion should be fresh or raw. By eating them, we gain access to protective factors that are crucial for our health and help prevent disease. Their role in maintaining health is due to their varied and beneficial nutritional composition and their valuable biologically active substances. Low in energy and fat, they are rich in vitamins and minerals.
The dietary fibre content of vegetables and salads contributes to a feeling of fullness, good bowel function and benefits carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Their flavours and aromas stimulate the production of digestive juices, which are beneficial for digestion. Their high water content also helps to balance the body’s fluid balance.
For more details on lettuces and packaged salads, click on the link – Nutrition Academy Newsletter – Variety of Salads.
Source: the Association of Hungarian Dietitians – http://mdosz.hu/uj-taplalkozasi-ajanlasok-okos-tanyer/
