Yesterday, the Nutrition Center launched the latest update of the Wheel of Five, which reflects the essence of healthy eating. Unprocessed products predominate in the Wheel of Five. Lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Meat may be less and can be replaced by legumes, nuts, egg or tofu. It also lists fish and dairy products, soft and liquid spreading and cooking fats for the unsaturated fats, and tap water, tea and coffee as the best sources of moisture.
Whoever eats according to the Wheel of Five gets everything for good health. It represents the optimal combination of products recommended by the Health Council to prevent chronic diseases, and products that provide enough energy and all the necessary nutrients to keep the body fit. Healthy eating according to the Wheel of Five means:eating mainly from the Wheel of Five; the right amounts and plenty of variation every day from every box. Processed products generally contain a lot of sugar, salt or saturated fat and are not in the Wheel of Five. Candy, snacks, biscuits, sauces, meats, juices and sweet spreads can be added, but not too much and not too often.
The Wheel of Five in a nutshell
Plenty from the Wheel of Five
Lots of vegetables and fruit
Especially whole wheat, such as whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta and couscous and brown rice
Less meat and more vegetable. Vary with fish, legumes, nuts, eggs and vegetarian products
Enough dairy products, such as milk, yogurt and cheese
A handful of unsalted nuts
Soft or liquid spreading and cooking fats
Adequate moisture , such as tap water, tea and coffee
Outside the Wheel of Five:not too much and not too often
Small portions
Not too much salt, sugar and saturated fat
Something small 3-5 times a day
A maximum of 3 times something big per week
