The Balanced Plate - (c) Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office
Eating a balanced diet just got simpler, at least according to Bern.
The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office has unveiled an updated version of the balanced plate, created with the Swiss Society for Nutrition and Health.
The guide suggests filling two-fifths of your plate with fruit and vegetables, two-fifths with grains or potatoes, and one-fifth with protein such as meat, fish, eggs, or tofu.
Officials say the more colorful and seasonal the ingredients, the healthier, and more sustainable, the meal.
An online campaign will run for three weeks to promote the new model.
Switzerland’s economic outlook remains cautious, with the KOF Swiss Economic Institute forecasting growth of around one percent in 2026,although that depends on falling oil prices.
Heavy traffic is expected across Switzerland over the Easter holiday period, particularly on the A2 Gotthard autoroute and the A13 San Bernardino route from March 27.