A Nordic diet contains plenty of fruit, berries, vegetables, root vegetables and whole grain products of oats, barley and rye. Rapeseed oil is the main source of fat, but fish, lean meats and low-fat dairy products are also included in the nutritional recommendations.

The Nordic diet should be low in salt, saturated fat and added sugar. Compared to a traditional Swedish diet, the proportion of proteins and carbohydrates is slightly higher, while the proportion of fat is slightly lower. According to research, the Nordic diet can improve cholesterol levels and thus reduce the risk of heart disease.

For example, choose these foods if you want to eat a Nordic diet

• Rapeseed oil
• Fatty fish, chicken and lean meats
• Wholemeal pasta
• Oatmeal
• Legumes
• Food grains
• Food oats
• Root vegetables and vegetables
• Lingonberries and blueberries
• Low-fat dairy products

How do we know that the Nordic diet is healthy?

In the spring of 2008, a clinical study (NorDiet) was conducted in which 88 test subjects were allowed to eat according to a specially developed menu for 6 weeks. The results of the study showed that the concept of the Nordic diet lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) and affects other markers that indicate an increased or decreased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Here you can read more about the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations and about the NorDiet study