Swedish Easter food is based on old traditions and therefore relies on what was traditionally available during March/April, primarily animal products such as lamb, eggs, herring, and salmon. These are often combined with rich sauces and other dairy-based accompaniments like potato gratin or Jansson’s temptation, it’s easy to forget the vegetables!
Today, Easter also involves the tradition of Easter eggs filled with candy or other sweets. In fact, the sale of candy in Sweden increases by a whopping 50% during Easter week.
Even though Easter food may not be the most beneficial from a health perspective, it’s important to remember that occasional indulgence isn’t what creates unhealthiness, it’s what you eat on a daily basis. Unhealthy food tends to lower our energy levels and upset our stomachs. Therefore, we believe that balance, even during holidays, is the best solution. Enjoy the dishes you truly love guilt-free, and then opt for healthier alternatives otherwise.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of our best tips for celebrating a healthier Easter. Here you go!
1. Start the day right
Begin the day with a dose of Synbiotic15 for a supplement of 15 billion probiotics and 4 grams of fiber. We also add a glass of Stig’s anti-inflammatory turmeric shot to keep us at our best throughout the day.
2. Make your own easter candy
Make your own raw balls (you can find the recipe for our raspberry balls here), or dip Brazil nuts, physalis, and almonds in melted dark chocolate. You can also make your own almond paste (2-3 handfuls of almonds, 1-2 tablespoons of honey or a few dates, and 1 pinch of turmeric) and shape it into small figures or dip it in dark chocolate.
3. Replace the soda
Soda is a real sugar trap, and we prefer to avoid it altogether. A carafe of water flavored with, for example, raspberries and mint is both delicious and thirst-quenching without unnecessary additives and added sugar.
4. Add some new anti-inflammatory recipes to the Easter buffet
– Homemade mayonnaise for fish and seafood or as a dip for raw vegetables
Make homemade mayonnaise with 1 egg yolk mixed with a little salt, 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard. While vigorously whisking, gradually add 1 dl of liquid coconut oil. Whisk until you get a mayonnaise-like consistency.
– Spring salad with asparagus and figs
Sauté asparagus and carrots in coconut oil over low heat. Mix with a salad of pea shoots, fresh parsley, spring onions, and sliced fresh figs. Add toasted pine nuts and a dressing made of squeezed lime, salt, and pepper.
– Easter salad with cooled potatoes
Cook potatoes in the oven, remove when they are soft all the way through, and let cool. Mix gem lettuce, cucumber sliced lengthwise, sugar snap peas, and radishes. Then add dressing made of 1 tablespoon of Scanian mustard, 1 teaspoon of honey, juice from one lemon, 1 bunch of dill, 2 tablespoons of sunflower seeds toasted over low heat, and 1-2 tablespoons of MCT oil.
5. Apply mindful eating techniques
By eating slowly, chewing thoroughly, and truly enjoying the food, we aid digestion and reduce the risk of overeating. Mindful eating can also contribute to more stable blood sugar, reduced stress, and, importantly, a healthier gut flora.
6. Choose good meat and fish
If you choose to eat meat, make sure to opt for local, organic meat. Also, try to cook at a low temperature for a longer time to avoid the formation of heating toxins. Fish should preferably be certified, choose MSC- or ASC-certified fish.
7. Get Moving!
Make sure to get 30 minutes of exercise every day. Take advantage of the spring sun for fresh air and daylight. Exercise helps both the stomach and digestion function better and also seems to be linked to a healthier gut flora.
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