Healthy eating a balanced diet is one of the most significant things you can do to protect your health and an important part of your well-being. That’s why healthy eating is an integral part of our wellness programs.
All the hotels and resorts we work with offer healthy eating, but we’ve chosen 4 different approaches to explain a little more about what healthy eating is and what it can offer. Although in various ways, they all have 4 things in common:
- You should sit down and enjoy your food
- You should chew slowly
- Focus on your food; don’t get distracted
- Use fresh ingredients
So, let’s begin our tour! First of all, let’s head to Murcia and see:
Archena Spa
Balneario de Archena Hotel & Resort Spa focuses on the Mediterranean Sea diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole ounces, legumes, and olive oil. It also favours fish and chicken over red meat. It is said to be one of the healthiest diets in the world healthy eating.
Research shows that following the Mediterranean diet can improve weight loss, provide better blood sugar control, reduce the risk of depression, reduce inflammation and lower the danger of heart attack, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease.
The key principles of a healthy Mediterranean diet are:
Eat fresh, seasonal crops. Aim for 5-10 portions of fruits and potatoes, raw and heated, per day. Choose a variety of vegetables to get a full range of antioxidants and vitamins healthy eating.
Avoid refined carbohydrates because they lack nutrients. Whole grains are best; eat four small servings of whole-grain bread or try quinoa or legume pasta.
Eat more protein from skinless chicken, turkey, fish, beans, nuts, and other plants. By replacing red meat, you reduce your intake of saturated fat. Try to eat fish (except fried) twice a week. Oily fish like pink-orange or tuna are delicious.
Replace butter and lard with olive oil as your primary source of fat healthy eating.
Slow down and sit down to enjoy what you are eating. Not only will you enjoy the company and the food, but eating slowly will allow you to tune into your body’s hunger and fullness signals.
Continuing our journey to the beautiful Canary Island of Tenerife:
Oceano Health & Spa Hotel Healthy Eating
You can start a healthier lifestyle at the Oceano Hotel with the Mayr Cure. This cure is grounded on the discovery that the basis of good health is the optimal functioning of our intestines. The Mayr Cure aims to improve health by detoxifying the digestive system. It can also be a great motivator to change unhealthy habits.
The most significant reasons for a detox holiday:
Reset your body and mind healthy eating.
You will return with lightness in your body, clarity of mind and more energy.
By eliminating tea, coffee, alcohol, processed foods, meat, dairy, etc., from your diet, you are allowing your internal systems, such as your intestines, pancreas, liver, kidneys, etc., to clean and rest, meaning they will be much more efficient when you return.
Your outer body will also begin to clear up, eyes will become more apparent, skin will become smoother, and hair will become thicker – these are just some of the main optimistic effects.
During a detox holiday, you can rest/sleep when your body requires it.
You will relax your mind by concentrating on yourself and giving yourself some important love, care and attention. Additionally, yoga and meditation help detoxify the mind.
You will return motivated to incorporate a healthier lifestyle into your daily routine and follow the eating pattern you have adopted: chew, taste and savour the ingredients; no distractions while eating: mindful eating is the key to avoiding overeating healthy eating.
Now, let’s head to the Spanish-French border. In the peaceful mountains of Sant Climent de Secebes in Catalonia, we found this little paradise:
Sharana Yoga and Counselling Retreat
At Sharanam Retreat, you will be delighted by the delicacies Chef Dobi has prepared for you. She is passionate about preparing fresh, healthy, predominantly vegetarian food using local organic ingredients with plenty of herbs and spices. Fresh fruit smoothies, homemade breads, jams, hummus and tapas are among the daily treats healthy eating.
- Aleid and dhobi’s dietary principles:
- Look for fresh, local produce.
- Eat gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar-free.
- Try to avoid meat.
- The ingredients in our food affect our well-being.
- Our final stop is in a picturesque location with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea:
Port Salvi Ayurveda Resort Healthy Eating
For over 20 years, Port Salvi Ayurveda Resort has been offering its guests a delicious and healthy Ayurvedic Mediterranean diet, using a blend of seasonal Mediterranean diet combined with traditional Indian ingredients to complement Ayurvedic programs and treatments healthy eating.
The most important principles of healthy Ayurvedic nutrition:
- Prepare fresh food every day and eat on the same day.
- Do not sit down to eat if you are angry, stressed, sad or anxious.
- Eat your meals regularly, and do not leave them too late (no later than 8:30 PM/9:00 PM).
- Do not engage in other activities during meals, such as reading or watching TV/mobile phone.
- Take your time while eating, and chew thoroughly.
- Do not eat until you feel full. Leave a third of your stomach empty to facilitate digestion healthy eating.
- Avoid raw food, legumes and animal proteins for dinner; this meal should be the lightest of the day.
- Drink as much water, juices and infusions at room temperature as possible. Avoid drinking beverages during meals.