Nordic Diet: Pro’s And Con’s
By:
Jessica Joy
The Nordic diet is a way of eating, that emphasizes locally sourced foods in Nordic countries. The Nordic countries consist of Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland.
Nordic diet includes whole grains, berries, fruits, vegetables, fish, low-fat dairy products. It is very similar to the Mediterranean diet. Although it does not focus on weight loss, it emphasizes the improvement of public health and is a way to eat healthily.
Nordic diet is rich in canola oil or rapeseed oil. Canola oil is good for heart health and contains a high level of healthy monounsaturated fats.
FOODS TO EAT
§ You should eat more fruits, vegetables, seasonal and organic foods.
Potatoes, Peas, Beans, Legumes, Berries should be included in your diet. They contain various vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
§ You should take more whole grains.
Rugbrod and Rey bread are rich in fibers.
§ You should eat more seafood.
Fatty fish should be eaten as they contain omega-3-fatty acid, which lows down the triglycerides value in the body. Salmon, Sardines, and albacore tuna should be eaten in either dry or pickle form.
§ High-Quality meat but in less quantity
You should eat high-quality meat but in less quantity. It is recommended to eat red meat.
§ Less sugar intake.
The sugar intake should be the least. You should avoid sugar-sweetened beverages.
§ Less processed food.
You should avoid eating processed and packed food as they contain food additives.
§ You should use only canola oil.
It is low in saturated fat and higher in healthy monounsaturated fat. It also contains linolenic acid, Omega-3-fatty acids.
The Nordic diet mainly emphasizes whole, fresh, seasonal, and local foods and discourages the use of highly processed-food and packed foods. It does not have any particular guidelines for meal timings or when to eat. The key is to enjoy the food and share it with your friends and family.
