Does a healthy diet that is also good for the environment always cost a lot of money? That doesn’t have to be the case, says Prof. Dietrich Grönemeyer. In an interview, the star doctor explains how this can be achieved.
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Healthy and affordable food: is that possible?
The ongoing high pricee for food poses a challenge for many people. In times when expenses have to be carefully weighed, it seems like a Herculean task to balanced and nutritious Eating meals without the Budget Many people fear that they will soon no longer be able to afford healthy food. “Don’t worry, it’s possible,” says doctor and bestselling author Prof. Dr. Dietrich Grönemeyer (70).
In his book “The Grönemeyer formula for healthy eating: simple – affordable – sustainable” He and his wife Anja Grönemeyer show how healthy eating and Save money In an interview with a news agency, Grönemeyer explains his formula for healthy eating. Three quick recipes based on the “Grönemeyer formula” can be found below.
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How does the “Grönemeyer formula” work?
Prof. Dr. med. Dietrich Grönemeyer:
With this book we want to show that it is very easy to healthy and cheap food and thus eat healthily and with pleasure. The trick is actually quite simple: It is the right choice an Food and the diverse combination possibilities with the help of spices and herbs to cook something delicious. Stay can be reused in other forms, for example as spaghetti sauce.
Anyone who buys seasonal vegetables that come from the region, i.e. Legumes, potatoes, kohlrabi, berries or whole grains or even yoghurtsaves a lot of money. Food that comes from the area does not have to be transported far and therefore remains relatively stable in price. What is saved when buying local seasonal products can be invested in really good quality, even in Organic qualityWe benefit from this because it tastes better and is healthier. The environment also benefits because long transport routes and unnecessary packaging waste be eliminated.
Here you will find an overview of healthy, seasonal winter foods.
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Cheap convenience foods vs. expensive fresh food: How can you afford healthy eating?
Prof. Dr. med. Dietrich Grönemeyer:
It only seems that ready meals and frozen food are cheaper – in reality, this is Opposite the case. If you choose correctly, calculate the quantities precisely and compare prices, you create room for savings. Shopping fresh saves moneybecause with already manufactured We have to provide meals for each additional industrial processing pay. Food that comes from the area does not have to be transported far to the store and therefore remains relatively stable in price even when transport costs increase.
A fully cleaned and often already wilted mixed salad is always more expensive as a fresh head of lettuce. He also already has a Vitamin loss suffered. In addition, you can vary the freshly bought food much more and cook much more creatively. The next day, you can use the leftover ingredients that were used the day before to make delicious side dishes or dips, for example for school sandwiches.
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How important is sustainability when choosing food? Does good for the environment always mean good for us?
Prof. Dr. med. Dietrich Grönemeyer:
sustainability is an aspect that is becoming increasingly important in our lives, including when it comes to food. That is why we should ask ourselves: Does a product come from the Open aira heated greenhouse or with the Airplane into the country? Where can I Waste We can no longer be so careless with our resources. Wrapping cucumbers, broccoli or lettuce in Plastic is unreasonable.
Essen that grows around the corner – that is the best motto for a sustainable diet. Everything that is imported from distant countries is usually not good for our planet. And what outside of the season, consumes lots of energy. Himself local greenhouse tomatoes have an almost ten times so high ecological footprint like outdoor tomatoes in summer. The difference is even greater for strawberries from southern countries, which also have to travel long distances in winter.
There is simply nothing like fresh food. The more processed a food is and the longer it is stored, the less healthy substances we can expect to find in it.
Sustainable cooking is so easy
What are the biggest misconceptions or prejudices regarding a healthy diet that is both affordable and sustainable?
Prof. Dr. med. Dietrich Grönemeyer:
We also want to show our children and grandchildren how they can easily prepare delicious food. Also, what a healing effect plants and spices. We want to motivate them and ourselves to more mindful of nature and our Roommates on the planet.
For the production of one kilo of meat become 15,000 litres of water consumed! It would be useful more plants instead of eating meat, fewer animals would have to be bred and killed The methane-content would be significantly lower. These are not big secrets, but insights that make you think and can be implemented at any time. Our book is intended to be fun. Fun to go shopping with children and grandchildren, to set the table beautifully, to cook together, to arrange the food in an appetizing way and to enjoy it together in peace! This is an essential part of healthy eating and well-being!
Prof. Dietrich Grönemeyer and Anja Grönemeyer show in “The Grönemeyer Formula” how healthy nutrition can work inexpensively and share 40 “quick recipes”.© ZS Verlag
