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| Belgium | - |
| Bulgaria | Eat regularly, 3-5 times a day; do not skip breakfast; have dinner no later than 2-3 hours before going to bed; take enough time to eat in a pleasant atmosphere. Avoid frequent intake of sugary foods and drinks between meals. |
| Czechia | Eat a varied diet, divided into 3-5 daily meals, do not skip breakfast |
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| Denmark | By following all the dietary guidelines, you will cover your need for vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients. You will also find it easier to maintain a healthy body weight and lower the risk of lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. The Official Dietary Guidelines show how you can eat both a healthy and climate-friendly diet. Enjoying healthy and climate friendly meals can offer pleasure and well-being while playing an important role in your social life. |
| Germany | Choose mainly plant-based foods. Preferably cook foods on low heat, if possible for a short time, using little water and fat. Take your time and enjoy eating. In addition to sports, opt for active daily routines such as going on foot or cycling more often. |
| Estonia | Most important keywords in diet: diversity, balance, moderation. Min. 1/2 plate should be vegetables. Prefer healthy cooking methods (stewing, boiling). |
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| Ireland | Get active; alcohol advice and top tips for overweight adults to get to a healthy weight. |
| Greece | Be physically active everyday. Maintain a healthy weight. |
| Spain | Take your time and eat calmly, if it can be in company, the better. Enjoy the food. |
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| France | Take enough time to eat and enjoy meals.
Avoid nibbling and especially the consumption of fatty, salty, and sweet products outside the main meals.
In addition, the use of BIO products is a complementary element to the main consumption benchmarks, which are priority selection criteria: for example, for fruit and vegetables, the consumption benchmark is at least 5 per day whether they are organic or not; if they come from organic farming, it's a plus. A fatty and / or sweet product, even if organic, remains a fatty and / or sweet product.
Grilled products or those with strong browning (barbecue or toaster) should not be consumed regularly. In all cases it is better to remove the burnt parts in contact with the flame or browned too much.
Dietary supplements are not recommended outside medical prescriptions, especially in certain specific populations (pregnant women, infants, the elderly, people with chronic diseases, ...).
Restrictive diets are to be avoided without medical indications and, in any case, should be monitored by a health professional. |
| Croatia | At the beginning of every day, no matter where you are, have breakfast. Eat regularly cooked and light meals for lunch, and have dinner modestly, two to three hours before going to bed. Choose snacks carefully, give priority to fresh fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, nuts and fermented milk products. |
| Italy | Avoid eating in front of the computer. Have breakfast every day. Avoid fasting for a long time. |
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| Cyprus | Pay attention to cooking methods – preferably bake, steam or boil; only add small amounts of fat. Breakfast is the most important part of our daily diet. Lunch should be the main meal and the evening meal should be very light.
Always check the labelling of packaged food (dates, food processing and conservation methods, other specific instructions/indications). |
| Latvia | Plan healthy meals and eat more often with your family, friends or other close people |
| Lithuania | Eat regularly, 3-5 times a day. Take your time when eating. Eat in moderation. |
| Luxembourg | Skipping a meal may result in our body "catching up" at the next meal, and we are more likely to fall into the trap of snacking. The time we spend on a meal is also important. Our brain needs around ten minutes to register that we are eating. |
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| Hungary | Eat 3-5 times a day. Choose low-fat cooking techniques and add as little salt, sugar, and fat as possible in your cooking. Think about the quantity and quality of food and drink you consume. |
| Malta | Eat the traditional Mediterranean diet. Traditional Mediterranean dishes do not usually contain animal protein foods as the main ingredient.
Never drink and drive. |
| Netherlands | Consume less meat and more plant-based foods.
Improve your diet by only one small step at a time (we offer tools to support consumers).
Handle food safely and hygienically: buying, storing, preparing (five keys of safer food).
We offer practical guides to help consumers to recognize and deal with unhealthy food temptations. |
| Austria | Use low-fat modes of food preparation |
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| Poland | 4-5 meals per day, interval between each should be 3-4 hours (maintain normal sugar levels). Breakfast should be eaten within 1-2 hours of getting up from bed, and dinner about 3 hours before bedtime. |
| Portugal | Keep a healthy weight, follow these recommendations, and practice physical activity regularly in moderation. |
| Romania | Enjoy the pleasure of eating |
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| Slovenia | Have several (4-5) small meals, at approximately the same time every day. Eat at the table, without distractions such as watching TV, reading the newspaper, or browsing the phone. |
| Slovakia | Smaller food portions with combination of V, salad or fruit are better for health. Eat regularly 5 times a day: breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner. |
| Finland | Prefer fibre-rich and low-salt products. Eat regularly. Read and learn to understand product labels. |
| Sweden | Maintain a balance! Try to maintain energy balance by eating just the right amount. Reduce sedentary behavior. |
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| United Kingdom | Base your meals on starchy carbohydrates
Eat lots of fruit and vegetables
Eat more fish – including a portion of oily fish
Cut down on saturated fat and sugar
Eat less salt
Get active and be a healthy weight
Don't get thirsty
Don't skip breakfast |
| Switzerland | Mealtimes are also about pleasure, relaxation and social contact.
- Sit down to dinner.
- Make yourself comfortable, e.g. with tablecloth, candle, or flower.
- Take your time to eat, don't distract yourself with parallel activities (watching TV, reading working documents), and enjoy your meal in peace!
- Avoid arguments and tense topics at the table. For a moment, forget all those things you still need / want to do and use the meal occasion to switch off.
- Cook your own meal! Be inspired by new recipes and try new dishes and variations!
- How about a cooking day in a week? Even children can be eager helpers. Or make an appointment with friends for cooking and eating together. Together, a meal is conjured up quickly and is much more fun than alone! Going out every day. Relax and allow frequent breaks. Avoid excess of smoking and drinking alcohol. |
| Iceland | Healthy and varied diet contributes to that the body gets the nutrients that it needs and promotes good health and wellbeing. It is important to eat a reasonable amount, and exercise regularly to balance the amount of energy. Physical activity also helps to maintain a healthy weight and contributes to both mental, physical and social health and wellbeing and prevents NCDs. |
| Norway | Maintain a good balance between the amount of energy you obtain through food and drink and the amount of energy you expend through physical activity. Limit the intake of foods and drinks with high energy density and low nutritional quality such as sugary drinks, candy and snacks. Regular physical activity helps to maintain the body's energy balance. |
