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Daily nutrition

Daily nutrition

Prefer*

Grains, potatoes, and legumes

Every day you should eat 3 portions of whole grains or, depending on your physical activity. one serving = 75-125 g of bread/pasta  (e.g., pizza dough) or 60-100 g of legumes or 180-300 g of potatoes (dry weight).

Fruits and vegetables

5 servings a day of different colors, including 3 portions of vegetables and 2 of fruit (one serving =120g).

Protein-rich foods

Three servings of dairy products (e.g. quark, milk, yoghurt, cheese) and one serving of another protein-rich food (e.g. eggs, chicken, fish, tofu) every day. Milk can be replaced with a calcium-enriched plant-based soy drink.

Fats

2 to 3 tablespoons (tbsp) of vegetable oil (preferably olive oil) per day, with at least half being rapeseed oil + 1 handful of unsalted nuts or seeds + 1 tbsp butter, cream, etc. per day. Avoid frying and cook gently instead. Use refined oil at high temperatures; if it smokes, it must be discarded.

Drinks

Try to drink 1–2 litres of unsweetened drinks. Water is best .

Quantities - portion size with your hand (adjust depending on your hunger and level of physical activity)

 

Limit*

  • Sweetened drinks, sodas, and fruit juices
  • Fast food, ready meals, or highly processed packaged foods
  • Red meat and processed meats (2–3 servings of meat per week are sufficient, including poultry and processed meats)
  • Sweets, fried foods, and salty snacks

Avoid*

  • Alcohol. If you do drink alcohol, stick to one drink a day for women and two for men. One standard drink contains 10-12 grams of pure alcohol: One standard drink = 3 dl (10 oz) of regular beer or cider; = 1 dl (3.4 oz) of wine; = 1 aperitif (4 cl – 1.4 oz); = 1 shot (3 cl – 1oz).
  • Dietary supplements without the advice of an oncologist. Even natural supplements can affect how well your treatment works.
  • Tobacco (cigarettes, pipes, chewing tobacco, snus, etc.) and passive smoking.

Portion size on the plate

The optimal plate according to the Swiss Society for Nutrition  

 

Mobile App Recommended myswissfoodpyramid (food diary to obtain personalized recommendations).