Easter

Spend Easter Healthy with Family

Easter is just around the corner, and supermarkets have been tempting us for some time now with sweet treats like chocolate bunnies and more. At the traditional Easter fire or during Sunday feasts, there are plenty of foods and drinks that invite indulgence. In our BioProphyl^® blog, we would like to provide you with some tips and recipe ideas on how to celebrate the Easter holidays healthily while still enjoying delicious food. For example, if you want to represent the Easter bunny honorably, consider moving the egg hunt from indoors to your garden or a nearby park. Not only will you find many more possible hiding spots to make the search more exciting for your children, but you can also add a bit of exercise to your day. So enjoy a walk with your family in the fresh air and share in the excitement of your children as they run around searching for the Easter bunny’s gifts. Of course, healthy eating is also part of Easter. Let’s first turn to the culinary highlight, the artwork and trophy of a successful hunt – the Easter eggs!

Healthy Natural Colors for Easter – Dyeing Eggs with Foods

Colorful eggs are an absolute must at Easter. Painting eggshells and then decorating the home with adorned willow branches is a custom that spreads good cheer and creates a cozy atmosphere. However, the highlight for both young and old during the holidays is enjoying the colored eggs. Studies show that increased consumption of eggs, like during Easter, has no negative impact on cholesterol levels in healthy individuals. So you can start planning in which order you would like to eat the Easter eggs. Many people save their favorite color for last. Instead of buying colored Easter eggs, you can also dye them yourself. This is not only a huge fun for the whole family but also allows you to use fresh eggs and natural dyes. All you need are spinach, chamomile, elderberries, and beetroot. When you boil the eggs in their broth, they turn green, yellow, blue, and red. To make the self-dyed eggs shine, you can rub them with cooking oil after they dry. This way, you’ll have healthy and colorful Easter eggs that not only taste delicious but also contain valuable nutrients like iron and zinc.

Reinterpreting Traditional Recipes for Easter

Easter is closely tied to traditional customs and dishes. On Good Friday, the last day of Lent, fish is eaten in many households. A modern interpretation is this recipe with char and asparagus. On Holy Saturday, the 40-day fasting period ends with the breaking of the Easter bread or Easter braid. This traditionally consists of yeast dough, and the basic recipe can be refined with raisins or fruits. Lower-calorie versions with quark also taste excellent; give it a try! Especially during the holidays, when the table is richly set, you should eat slowly and listen to your body. Then you can enjoy Easter healthily – without feeling like you've missed out on anything. We at BioProphyl^® wish you a joyful Easter!