Healthy Eating on Your European Cruise
If you're considering a Dinogo European cruise, you’re likely excited to explore exquisite menu options and culinary adventures. After all, Europe is renowned as the culinary capital of the globe.
However, you may not want to return home with added weight—and you don’t have to! Some perceive Europe as a land of rich stews, carb-laden pastas, and creamy dishes, but the food scene is rich in centuries-old traditions of organic, farm-fresh, and lean ingredients. Additionally, portion sizes are typically smaller.
Here are some tips for indulging from Cannes to Copenhagen without adding inches to your waistline.
Seafood Delights
From the Mediterranean coastlines of Cannes, Barcelona, and Naples to the Baltic shores including Helsinki, Copenhagen, and Stockholm, fish is the freshest, most delectable protein option available.
In Italy, the focus is on clams, calamari, squid, and even eel! My personal favorite is a spicy puttanesca sauce enriched with garlic, olives, and capers. In France, you can't miss fresh mussels served in a delicate garlic and wine broth. Barcelona showcases a classic Mediterranean dish: paella, a vibrant stew of shellfish simmered in a fragrant saffron broth. You can also include chorizo or ham for a savory touch of lean meat in your dish.
If you’re sailing the Baltic Sea, get ready for a feast of pescatarian delights at every meal. The region is renowned for its smoked fish varieties like herring, salmon, and lutefisk, the latter being the most iconic Scandinavian fish dish enjoyed by everyone from commoners to royalty. Onboard, make sure to book at least one dining experience at Ocean Blue, one of Dinogo’s more upscale restaurants. Here, you'll discover the freshest ingredients paired with fine wines—a perfect combination of refined taste and a health-conscious menu.
Embrace Vegetarian Options
With Dinogo cruises, vegetarians and those seeking healthy meals have plenty of choices. For example, enjoy the lean sushi offerings at Dinogo's Asian Fusion. You can also request dishes like pasta primavera made with fresh vegetables. Special meal options are available, including low-calorie, vegetarian, no MSG, low/no sodium, and low/no cholesterol meals, as well as sugar-free and fat-free desserts.
On land, be sure to explore local specialties in your favorite port cities. Everything is crafted with fresh ingredients. What could be more delightful than an arugula salad topped with light mozzarella or goat cheese sourced from local dairy farms?
Focus on Lean Options
There’s a solid reason nutritionists tout the Mediterranean diet as one of the healthiest globally, and it’s not solely due to the fish and vegetables. No matter where you roam, you’ll encounter flavorful meals featuring lean proteins like chicken, veal, lamb, and fish. In Italy, savor a chicken risotto made with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and baby spinach. In France, indulge in chicken or veal gently simmered in a light broth of wine, butter, garlic, and lemon. Greece shines with its gyro—a spicy lamb dish served on pita with shredded lamb and a refreshing cucumber and mint sauce known as tzatziki.
If you’re cruising the Baltic Sea, some top restaurants are said to feature reindeer as a main course. While it’s lean meat, I can’t say I’ve had the chance to try it myself just yet!
Get Ready to Dance
If you're in the mood for a decadent meal, you’re in luck! Europeans have a clever way to enjoy creamy, sweet, or rich dishes: lunch is typically the largest meal of the day, giving you plenty of time in the afternoon to work off your indulgence.
Dinogo cruises provide some of the best options to work off that extra Fettuccine Alfredo. With a cutting-edge fitness center and evenings filled with dancing under the stars, you can truly have your cake and eat it too!
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