Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential for physical, mental and social well-being. However, it can sometimes be a real aftershock. The frenetic pace and obligations of everyday life can make it increasingly difficult to follow a good diet or exercise consistently, and often When we look for a change of habits we don’t know where to start.
Thus, ALDI has launched its Decalogue for healthy and conscious lifestyle habitsa compilation of tips and recommendations endorsed by the Spanish Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Spanish Paralympic Committee to maintain an active and balanced lifestyle. In short, to live longer and better.
ALDI promotes a healthy and balanced lifestyle through nutrition and sport. For this reason, the supermarket chain offers a wide range of products varied assortment of quality products at the lowest possible priceIn its more than 440 stores in Spain, ALDI customers can find all kinds of foods for a complete and balanced diet.
ALDI’s Decalogue for Living Longer and Better
In the ALDI Decalogue you will find simple tricks to apply in your daily life to start with the change of habits that you have been considering for some time or to perfect your routine. These are: 10 practical and easy-to-follow tips:
- Healthy eating starts with good shopping. Planning your shopping list and organizing your meals for the week is essential not only to maintain a balanced diet, but also to save time and money.
- Add to your menus: Legumes in up to 3 meals a week, because they are a sustainable protein source. Whole grain products 1 or 2 times a day, and pasta, rice or potatoes 2 or 3 times a week, because it contributes to a diet rich in fiber, although it is important to reduce refined grains.
- The best snack: unsalted nuts. As an inexhaustible source of healthy fats and fiber, nuts are a great ally for quickly recharging energy. Tasty and easy to consume anywhere or at any time of day, don’t forget to include them on your shopping list.
- Eat fresh seasonal produce: are recommended Every day 2 servings of fresh vegetables and 3 pieces of fruit, important: Make sure they are seasonal! And preferably local. This way, you can enjoy the best flavour in the products, helping local production and minimising the impact on the environment.
- Animal protein will help you maintain a balanced dietIt is suggested to limit consumption to 2 or 3 times a week of lean meats, 3 or 4 times a week of white and blue fish, 3 or 4 eggs a week and not exceed the consumption of 2 or 3 times a month of red and processed meats. If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, you too There are multiple plant-based proteins as an alternative!
- Don’t forget your daily serving of low-fat dairy products. Whatever the form, dairy products should be consumed 2 to 3 times a day. These products should be essential in any diet due to their high biological value protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and essential minerals.
- Extra virgin olive oil: the cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet. It is a basic energy source, which is why it is important to consume it daily.
- Combine exercise with a healthy dietAccording to ALDI’s Survey on Nutrition and Sports Habits in Spain, 60% of Spaniards who practice some sport say that it makes them feel more motivated in their daily lives.
- Move your body moreEven if it’s less than an hour each day, try to find a motivation. A little time will be the first step to encourage you to exercise more!
- See a health professional to improve your mental and physical well-beingAsking a dietician-nutritionist or fitness trainer for advice will help you understand what your body and mind need.
Starting with a small change is already a milestone! Don’t put pressure on yourself and be patient. The key is to find a balance between routine and these small daily gestures, without forgetting to rest well. Are you up for it?
