Burgenländer in the bikni: slimmaker or calorie dishes?

Burgenländer in the bikni: slimmaker or calorie dishes?

Burgenland, Österreich - The "Burgenland Diet" has come into focus in the media in the past few weeks. The "crown" spoke to a nutrition expert about the peculiarities of this diet, which is characterized by the regional eating habits of the Burgenland. It becomes clear that many people in Austria are currently trying diets such as interval fasting, clean eating, detox or low-carb to change their diet and live healthy. Despite these diets, which forego many calories, Burgenland cuisine traditionally remains hearty and rich in calories. The typical dishes include bean sterence, Martinigansl, potato goulash and Somlauer Nockerln.

Burgenlanders are known as the thickest people in Austria. Nevertheless, they are often seen in bikinis and swimming trunks on the beach in summer, equipped with flat bellies and tight thighs. When it comes to the question of how this is possible, it is speculated whether many may fall back on slimmakers or even surgical interventions to influence their body shape. This phenomenon raises questions about the reality of the Burgenland diet and the possibilities for weight loss.

variety of nutritional in Austria

Nutrition in Austria is multifaceted. According to health-guide.at, the decision for certain diets is increasingly influenced by ecological and social motives. The absence of animal products not only affects health, but also on the environment, which is becoming more and more observed in society. However, the risk of a nutrient deficiency in the case of a limited food selection is also growing.

Maria Fanninger from the Land Association Life indicates that even meatless products should not be consumed every day to ensure a balanced diet. Traditional Austrian cuisine is strongly shaped by meat, milk and grain products. However, the demand for healthy alternatives such as fruits, vegetables, fish and whole grain products increases steadily.

trends in nutrition

Austria has a high alcohol consumption, with 11.8 liters of pure alcohol per capita in 2018. Despite a decline in overall consumption in recent years, an increase in spirits has been recorded. The modern diets also include international cuisine and herbal alternatives. According to a survey, 2% of the population Vegan, 2% pescavarian, 5% vegetarian and 35% flexitarian, the majority, 56%, remains omnivor.

• increase in organic food consumption: 26.7% of the agricultural area in Austria (2019)
• 12.4% of food sales in Austria come from organic products (2020)
• growing awareness of regional and local foods
• Initiatives to reduce food waste gain in importance
• vegetarianism and veganism increase, supported by ethical and health considerations
• flexitarianism as a trend: conscious reduction in meat consumption

The association creates life has published a booklet entitled "Food and Food Trends" to inform about the various eating habits in Austria. In summary, it can be seen that the Burgenlands are in a area of tension between traditional cuisine and modern nutritional trends and are increasingly dealing with questions of health and sustainability.