Healthy Summer Nutrition: Plant-Based Fats to Maintain Your Bikini Body
Although 10–35% of Hungarians follow some kind of free-from diet that excludes certain foods due to allergies or sensitivities, having a colorful palette of dishes on your plate, eating a varied diet, and avoiding one-sided eating habits can be highly beneficial for your health. Kinga Shenker-Horváth, Eisberg’s dietitian expert, addresses myths surrounding fats and oils.
Summer is here, bringing bikini season, diets, and light salads. However, it is a misconception that all fats must be eliminated from your diet to eat healthily. One of the most common beliefs about oils is that fats have no place in a diet and are inherently unhealthy. “Fats play a key role in many physiological processes in our body, in addition to providing energy. For maintaining good health, it’s not only important how much fat we consume but also what kind of fat we choose,” says Kinga Shenker-Horváth, sports dietitian and nutrition expert.
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, and excessive intake of saturated fats plays a significant role in their development. For this reason, it is worth limiting their consumption. The primary sources of saturated fats include animal-based foods, such as fatty cuts of meat, poultry skin, sausages, pâtés, cream, lard, and duck or goose fat, as well as plant-based sources like coconut oil and palm oil.
However, according to the dietitian, plant-based fat sources—such as nuts, plant oils (excluding coconut and palm oil), and fish oils—are beneficial for the body. These primarily contain unsaturated fatty acids, which are credited with cardiovascular protective effects. Plant oils are generally derived from seeds, legumes, and various nuts. “For a health-conscious diet, it’s recommended to consume a half-closed handful (about 20 g, 120 kcal) of nuts 2–3 times a week and to use 1 tablespoon (about 100 kcal) of plant oils daily. Fish (e.g., carp, trout, sturgeon, or sea fish) should be included in the diet at least once a week,” adds the dietitian.
Cold-pressed unrefined oils are particularly beneficial due to their fatty acid composition, which makes them sensitive to heat. These oils are best enjoyed cold, for example, drizzled over salads to appreciate their flavors.
Benefits of Cold-Pressed Plant Oils
Cold-pressed oils are not refined and retain the natural flavor of seeds thanks to a gentle pressing process. They preserve valuable nutrients and plant-derived bioactive substances. Rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated essential fatty acids, vitamin E, phytonutrients, and antioxidants, these oils help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, may play a role in cancer prevention, and combat the harmful effects of free radicals.
Introducing Eisberg’s Cold-Pressed Oil Blends in Three Unique Flavors!
One flavor option is a lime oil blend, based on a delightful mix of rapeseed, sesame seed, and sunflower oils, enhanced with refreshing citrus lime essential oil. Another is a hazelnut-pistachio oil blend, where the pairing of hazelnut and pistachio creates an exciting combination of flavors. The third features pumpkin seed and roasted pumpkin seed oil, where the mild flavor of raw pumpkin seed oil is complemented by the robust, smoky, and distinctive taste of the roasted variant, achieving perfect harmony.
These diverse plant oils not only contain valuable nutrients but also add variety and excitement to a healthy diet. They pair perfectly with Eisberg’s range of salads and vegetable mixes. Furthermore, these oils are produced sustainably in Hungary with zero waste and 100% natural composition, free from additives and preservatives.
Finally, those with food sensitivities or special diets no longer have to miss out on salad oils. Eisberg’s new salad oils are vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free, making them accessible to everyone.
