9 Nordic Diet principles that will help you lose weight and improve your health

We have always talked here on the blog about diets and their applications and recently we published an article here talking a little about the Mediterranean diet, one of the most studied! Now I want to talk to you about the Nordic diet, which is very similar to the previous one, do you know or have you heard about it?

What is the Nordic Diet?
An unhealthy diet is one of the main causes of disease worldwide, in addition to increasing the risk of developing cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, among other non-communicable chronic diseases.
Therefore, it has been gaining more popularity every day, as like the Mediterranean, it is studied for the treatment and prevention of some diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
The characteristics of the Nordic diet are very similar to the Mediterranean diet, but it includes traditional foods from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

Characteristics of the Nordic Diet
It is based on locally sourced plants, which guarantee less waste and help the environment, in addition to fruits, fatty and lean fish, pulses, vegetables, whole grains.
An important point of difference between the Nordic diet and the Mediterranean diet is the use of canola oil instead of olive oil.

9 Nordic Diet principles that will help you lose weight and improve your health
The Nordic Diet follows some guidelines:

1- Eat more fruits and vegetables every day
2- Eat More Whole Grain Products
3- Eat more food from the seas and lakes
4- eat better quality meat
5- Eat more food from wild landscapes
6- Eat organic products whenever possible
7- Avoid food additives
8- Eat more meals based on seasonal products
9- eat more homemade food

They even list a 10th principle which is to produce less waste, which helps the environment!
This diet enhances the region where the Norse live, through the use of local foods, seasonal foods depending on the season.
It promotes animal welfare and sustainable production in the seas and in cultivated and wild landscapes and seeks to develop new uses for traditional Nordic foods.

The Basics of the Nordic Diet
A pyramid already published by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows us a little of the basis of the Nordic diet:

Eat Real Food
According to the World Health Organization, both the Mediterranean diet and the Nordic diet show the importance of good quality food for the prevention and treatment of some diseases and the health benefits that natural resources can bring us.
The Nordic Diet is a good summary of everything we are always talking about here on the blog about eating real food, avoiding processed foods, looking for seasonal foods! Always remember that “The more natural and colorful food, the better for our health!”