"Our experience shows that not everyone is aware that we not only need to meet our energy requirements, i.e. calories, but also our need for nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins... in order to stay healthy. A healthy diet fulfills these requirements without us having to resort to supplements or pursue outlandish nutritional principles. The secret of a healthy diet is based on variety and a good balance, which we can clearly see in various illustrations:

• Nutrition triangle
• 10 rules of the DGE
• Nutrition circle
• 5 a day

Enjoyment and (taste) experience are a matter of course for us."

"Again and again you hear or read about problematic ingredients in food. Mold should not be consumed as it can contain fungal toxins. The risks of alcohol consumption are well known. Other substances, on the other hand, cannot always be avoided, especially as they are invisible.

Examples:

• Heavy metals such as cadmium and lead - in fruit and vegetables
• Nitrosamines - are contained in cured meat and sausage products
• Trans fatty acids - are formed when fat is heated to high temperatures
• Acrylamide - also produced at high heat during the production of cookies, potato chips, etc.
• Hydrocarbons - get onto the meat when smoking and grilling with charcoal

The list could certainly be continued. The conclusion is: don't eat a one-sided diet, as you can keep your intake of the individual harmful substances low through variety and the foods in question almost always have their good sides, such as "good" nutrients and enjoyment value."

"The best way to eat healthily is to do it yourself in the kitchen. Recipes don't have to be complicated. For example, some vegetables can be baked in the oven and eaten with a quark dip.

Or simply throw different vegetables into a pot, cook, season and possibly puree, refine with sour cream and the soup is ready.

Of course, a few ingredients are required: You should have staples such as pasta, flour and so on on hand. You should also buy fresh fruit, vegetables and dairy products. Vegetable boxes that are delivered weekly can be helpful. If you lack the imagination to prepare meals, there are now also suppliers who deliver the ingredients and recipes to your home as so-called cooking boxes. For example, "HelloFresh" and "Marley Spoon".

On the other hand, food doesn't always have to be hot. Colorful plates with cheese, bread, vegetable strips and fruit can easily replace a hot meal."

"Here, too, the old-fashioned sandwich comes into play. Self-wrapped wraps for on the go are also possible and more modern. Healthy additions for the handbag include nut mixes in many variations, including dried fruit such as trail mix and the like, mini tomatoes or cucumbers and blueberries..."

"The answer is quickly given: seasonal and regional! We can not only do a lot for our personal health but also for everyone by helping to save water, pollutants, truck journeys and much more.

You can find seasonal calendars, for example, at 5 a day - what's in season - fall or Regional seasonal calendar for vegetables.

There is also a lot to be said for buying unprocessed food. When it comes to processed and packaged goods, you should take a critical look at the often very long list of ingredients. They contain many additives that we at least don't need in a healthy diet."

"Yes - frozen products can be a good addition to your diet if you can't go shopping every day. And if the freezer is already there, you also have the option of preparing lovingly cooked food in larger quantities and keeping some of it in stock. When things have to be quick again..."

"In fact, people who have switched to a healthier diet tell us that they no longer feel so tired and suffer less from bloating. An improvement in the appearance of the skin can also be achieved. There is certainly also a positive psychological effect, because it feels good to be able to influence your own health."