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Eating Habits in Germany are Changing

While a few years ago families always met at lunchtime to eat together, things are different today: instead of at lunchtime, they only eat together in the evening – and then more often warm. This is shown by a new study on eating habits in Germany.

The main meal is dinner

Eating habits in Germany are changing. Due to the greater flexibility required in the working world and attending all-day schools, many families only eat their main meal in the evening.

Eating together and socializing at the table is particularly important – as is the quality of the food. This is the result of the 2016 Nestlé study “So is(st) Germany”.

Quality is becoming more and more important

The study results show that the demand for food quality is constantly increasing. Around 53 percent of those surveyed stated that they pay attention to the quality of the products when shopping. High-quality food may then also cost more, as explained by 46 percent of the study participants.

Most Germans rely on the quality promises of the big and well-known brands. Consumers associate quality with good taste (70 percent), high food safety (63 percent), and a product without flavor enhancers and artificial flavors (55 percent).

Food in the digital world

Facebook, Instagram, and Co. are popular ways for foodies to express their personal lifestyles. Whether Paleo, Vegan, or Clean Eating: every form of nutrition is currently being used to make a statement.

According to the Nestlé study, around 46 percent of those surveyed share or comment on food photos on the Internet. The generation of 14 to 29-year-olds is the most active here – especially the women.

Eating out is becoming increasingly popular

According to the Nestlé study, eating out is becoming increasingly important. Above all, Germans leave the house for breakfast: between 2010 and 2014, the proportion of those who eat breakfast out of the house increased by 142.9 million people. Above all, it is women who like to dine out in the morning.

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Changing Habits: What’s Stopping You – and How You Can Do It

Man acts according to habits. Sometimes it can make sense to question your own habits and change them if necessary. As? You can find out here.

Habits: why, why, why?

We no longer think about habits. The focus is: do. Whether we stop at a red light or brush our teeth every morning; a reflection usually no longer takes place. Instead, the pattern has become so entrenched that you do things automatically. This method frees up the brain’s capacity to focus on new things. Habits can also be important for your health and safety.

Especially when you no longer question your habits when it comes to everyday things, it can also happen that you continue to practice small things that are no longer suitable for your current life situation – on the contrary: They can rob you of energy or prevent you from doing so to achieve a (new) goal. A habit can also harm your environment. Then it can help to deal with your habits and change them if necessary.

Precisely because habits are automatic, it can be difficult to become aware of them and to question them. But that is exactly the first step in being able to unmask negative habits and to replace them with positive patterns. Once you have recognized this, it will take some time to train yourself into a new habit. Eventually, you’ll find that it’s much easier to fall back into your old pattern than it is to focus on the new one. This becomes clear, for example, when you think about what you have planned for the New Year. Was your resolution to exercise more or eat healthier? This is the first step – but consistency is what counts until the new habit has been established.

Changing unhealthy habits: the step-by-step guide

Integrating a new habit into your everyday life requires a few steps.

1. Become aware of what habits you actually have. Write down everything, including or especially what you take for granted: brushing your teeth in the morning, the daily drive to the office or the regular TV routine.

2. Divide habits into three categories: positive, negative, and neutral.

3. Think about the triggers you associate with the negative habits. It can be the time of day, the location, or a specific emotion. Do you watch your favorite series every night at a certain time? Societal and social contexts can also give you unconscious routines.

4. Now consider alternatives. Which habit(s) would you like to change? And by which new routine(s) should it be replaced? For example, should the afternoon candy bar be replaced with something healthier?

4. Consciously give yourself new incentives to change your habit(s). If your bike is right next to the house and you park the car a little further away, it may be easier for you to switch to a bike.

5. Reward yourself. Set a goal for how many times you should practice your new habit(s) before you get a reward.

6. Be consistent! Only after 66 days should a new pattern have established itself.

In general, you can also tell another person about your project. So the “pressure” is higher to change your habit in the long term. It can also help to replace one habit at a time rather than trying to change many things at once.

Tip: Even if you fall into your old pattern from time to time, you should not give up. Unconscious patterns are difficult to turn off and replace. Gradually, your new habit will enter the subconscious and you will soon stop worrying about it.

Important: Pay attention to which habits you want to change. It is primarily about negative habits that harm you or your environment. You should not change routines that are relevant to your safety or health. Here the automatism can be vital.

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Tips and Tricks for Healthy Drinking Habits

So that you can avoid these symptoms, we have put together some tips and tricks for you on all aspects of drinking behavior. Because, although it’s actually quite simple, there are quite a few people who find it difficult to drink enough fluids every day, apart from coffee at work.

Tip 1: It doesn’t always have to be just water!

If you would like to have a little more taste in the glass, you can spice up the mineral water with mint and lemon. But unsweetened teas and juice spritzers are also low-calorie thirst quenchers. Especially in summer there are many fruit teas that also taste wonderfully refreshing when cold.

Tip 2: Writing down provides an overview

Simply calculate beforehand how many glasses make 1.5 liters. From now on, every glass you drink is noted – on a piece of paper, in an Excel file or in your own water diary. So at the end of the day you don’t ask yourself how much you’ve drunk.

Tip 3: Eat fruit

What many do not know: fruit also contributes to the water balance. In summer, of course, melon is an ideal freshness kick for in between. Of course, fruit and vegetables cannot cover all of the fluid requirements, but they do contribute.

Tip 4: Use glasses instead of bottles

In comparison, it is easier and faster to drink a larger quantity from glasses than from bottles. If you only drink from bottles, use a glass and see what you find easier.

Tip 5: Fresh water dispenser in the office

If you have a fresh water dispenser available (usually right next to the coffee machine), you can not only fill up your glass, but also walk a few steps in between. So if you empty your glass more often, you often have a reason to leave your desk for a few minutes and stretch your legs. In addition to the coffee machine for the office, you can also rent water dispensers from us.

Tip 6: Fill up the water carafe

If you already drink from a glass but simply forget to refill it, you should put a full bottle or carafe on the table in the morning. So you know how much you should still be drinking throughout the day in order to achieve healthy drinking habits and to provide your body with enough liquid.

Am I still allowed to drink coffee at work?

Of course you can continue to enjoy your coffee at work. Coffee can also be included in the 1.5 liters of liquid that we should drink every day to cover our liquid requirements. Because coffee from the office coffee machine consists of 98 percent water and – contrary to some claims – does not remove any water from the body. Do you like trick coffee? Then fill up your water glass every time you go to the coffee machine.

To ensure that the coffee from the fully automatic coffee machine tastes perfect, we have put together a few tips:

Hygiene:

You can only be sure of enjoying a fresh cup of coffee if the fully automatic coffee machine in the office is cleaned regularly, as otherwise stubborn residues form.

Coffee beans:

After all, good coffee can only be made from good coffee beans. It is also advisable to choose a coffee bean for the fully automatic coffee machine in the office that the general public likes.

Freeness:

The degree of grinding decides how strong (set finer) or mild (set coarser) the coffee is. For a fully automatic coffee machine in the office, the technician takes care of the settings for you so that the coffee tastes good for all employees.

Output amount:

In addition to the degree of grinding, the output quantity also plays an important role for full-bodied coffee enjoyment. For fully automatic coffee machines for the office, we take care of the perfect setting.

Additions:

Not everyone likes to drink their coffee black. Whether with milk or syrup – the taste of the coffee can be refined as desired. In addition to classic coffee, cappuccino, latte macchiato or even cocoa can be prepared with modern fully automatic coffee machines for the office. So there is the right hot drink for everyone.

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