The food pyramid

With the food pyramid, it is relatively easy and balanced healthy diet, because it shows graphically, how different foods each other should be eaten.

The optimal share in the daily diet are different size of the pyramid, illustrate that. At the base, the largest field, the preferred food, which our daily diet should have great share. At the top, the smaller fields, which should be eaten in small quantities. Each group contains the essential elements and is necessary for a balanced diet.

Drinks

The largest field in the food pyramid is the drink of may have been. So, the metabolic function optimally, our body needs plenty of fluids. At least 1, 5-2 litres should you drink every day, preferably free or low-calorie beverages, such as water, mineral water, unsweetened tea or fruit juice Spritzer. Alcoholic beverages are not self-evident in this group. You should be in small quantities and only occasionally drunk.

Fruit and vegetables

Fruit and vegetables, you can eat as much, for this food group is generally low in calories in and has a high nutrient density. Fruit and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, trace elements, phytochemicals and fiber. Ideally, 2 servings of fruits and vegetables are 3 servings every day. Wherein a part of a handful of meets in, so that a small bowl or a fruit the size of an Apple. You are about 600 grams of fruit and vegetables to be eaten every day.

Fish, meat and eggs

On a balanced diet can fish, meat and eggs are not also not available. They provide our bodies with valuable protein, iron and vitamins B1, B6 and B12. 1-2 Servings of fish, 2-3 eggs, 2-3 servings of meat and 2-3 times a week sausage should maximum. Recommended lean meats and low fat meat. Dear fish food, because it contains Omega-3 fatty acids, selenium and iodine.

Fats and oils

Fats are a necessity of life for our body build cell walls, make hormones, protect to take organs and fat-soluble vitamins. Oils and fats should, however, contain many calories are used too sparingly, because their. Vegetable fats have a higher proportion of unsaturated fatty acids and are therefore easier to digest than animal fats.

Snacks, sweets

Up to the top of the food pyramid and therefore only small quantities should be consumed in very calorie and fat-rich foods, such as spicy snacks and sweets. You pay cravings order food have no day per a portion of these foods is allowed.

Movement

Movement is the basis on which our food pyramid. Is not good for the soil, we move on so little, does not the pyramid. To healthy and duration stay fit, movement is essential.

Cereals and additions

Cereal products and supplements, such as bread, pasta, rice, potatoes contain more carbohydrates. Here, you should prefer above all products made from whole grains because they have a very high nutrient density.

Milk and milk products

Milk and milk products to 3 portions should contain on daily menus are 2 with. They provide mainly high-quality protein and much calcium. It should be on a low-fat products are all above value.

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