--- title: Powermeals blog | Recipes and nutrition | Lifestyle (3) description: Lifestyle | Find out more about our recipes, the ingredients we use and how we create our healthy balanced meals. (3) --- [![logo powermeals_green background.small-2](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/logo%20powermeals_green%20background.small-2.png?width=945&height=236&name=logo%20powermeals_green%20background.small-2.png "logo powermeals_green background.small-2")](https://powermeals.ch/?hsLang=en) Open main menu Close main menu - [Powermeals blog](https://blog.powermeals.ch) - [Powermeals home](https://powermeals.ch/) - [English](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/lifestyle) - [Deutsch](https://blog.powermeals.ch/de/tag/lebensstil) - [Français](https://blog.powermeals.ch/fr/tag/lifestyle) English # Recipes and nutrition Select Category Lifestyle Recipes Nutrition Diet Ingredients Health healthy lifestyle Balanced meal Delivery in Switzerland Healthy alimentation Meal delivery Meals at home Organisation 2025 resolutions ASAD Autonomy Back to School Back to Work Balanced Meals CMS Delivery to Liechtenstein Elderly people Family Meals Fresh Healthy Convenience Healthy Eating Heat And Eat Home made IMAD Independence Inspiration Motivation Olympic games Performance Powermeals Powermeals investigates Quick Healthy Meals Ready-to-Eat Romantic Rowing Seniors Serenity Sofia Meakin Spitex Studies Takeaway Veganuary Posts about: ## Lifestyle (3) ![](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hubfs/PowerMeal%2002.09%2041.jpg) [Diet,](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/diet?hsLang=en) [Lifestyle](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/lifestyle?hsLang=en) ### [Cheat days: are they worth it?](https://blog.powermeals.ch/cheat-days-are-they-worth-it?hsLang=en) Sep 9, 2022, 6:01:43 PM Often the biggest challenge with a new diet is having the willpower to stick to it. This has contributed to “cheat days” becoming a popular part of many diets, but it can be difficult to know whether they’re doing more harm or good. Here’s our take. ![Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png?width=45&name=powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png) [Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/author/isabel?hsLang=en) [Read More](https://blog.powermeals.ch/cheat-days-are-they-worth-it?hsLang=en) ![Girl smiling, sitting cross-legged on sofa & working on a laptop](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hubfs/Rectangle%2094-2.png) [Recipes,](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/recipes?hsLang=en) [Lifestyle](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/lifestyle?hsLang=en) ### [Your language guide for shopping in Switzerland.](https://blog.powermeals.ch/language-guide-for-shopping-in-switzerland?hsLang=en) May 27, 2022, 3:58:27 PM With [4 national languages](https://www.eda.admin.ch/aboutswitzerland/en/home/gesellschaft/sprachen/die-sprachen---fakten-und-zahlen.html), plus a high proportion of English and Portuguese speakers, a trip to the supermarket in Switzerland can be an overwhelming experience, and that’s before you even start trying to unpick nutritional labels. In fact, over 40% of the adult population regularly use more than one language. But don’t worry! Here’s our guide to understanding some of the signs and labels you’ll come across in supermarkets and grocery stores around Switzerland. ![Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png?width=45&name=powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png) [Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/author/isabel?hsLang=en) [Read More](https://blog.powermeals.ch/language-guide-for-shopping-in-switzerland?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hubfs/Gift_card_image_cropped.jpeg) [Lifestyle](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/lifestyle?hsLang=en) ### [Give the gift of food delivery to new parents](https://blog.powermeals.ch/gift-of-food-delivery-to-new-parents?hsLang=en) May 20, 2022, 12:30:00 PM Whether it’s a first child or a second it can be difficult to know what to send to new parents. One of our favourite gifts is good food, especially when parents of new-borns may not have the time to prioritise their own meals! ![Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png?width=45&name=powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png) [Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/author/isabel?hsLang=en) [Read More](https://blog.powermeals.ch/gift-of-food-delivery-to-new-parents?hsLang=en) ![Woman running in forest with headphones](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hubfs/Powermeals%20-%20Social_01_lifestyle-11_cropped2.jpg) [Ingredients,](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/ingredients?hsLang=en) [Diet,](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/diet?hsLang=en) [Lifestyle](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/lifestyle?hsLang=en) ### [How to get enough protein in a vegetarian diet](https://blog.powermeals.ch/protein-in-a-vegetarian-diet?hsLang=en) May 13, 2022, 2:38:00 PM For many people getting enough protein is one of the main concerns when trying to cut down on eating meat. Luckily, there are lots of vegetarian sources of protein to choose from. Below we list some of our favourite tips for adding protein to a [vegetarian diet](https://blog.powermeals.ch/vegan-vs.-vegetarian-whats-the-difference?hsLang=en). ![Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png?width=45&name=powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png) [Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/author/isabel?hsLang=en) [Read More](https://blog.powermeals.ch/protein-in-a-vegetarian-diet?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hubfs/DSC07406%20(1).jpg) [Diet,](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/diet?hsLang=en) [Lifestyle](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/lifestyle?hsLang=en) ### [How Janick built a healthy balanced diet with Powermeals](https://blog.powermeals.ch/how-janick-built-a-healthy-lifestyle-with-powermeals?hsLang=en) May 6, 2022, 11:39:45 AM We all want to feel good in our bodies. Whether that means being able to run faster, having more energy or losing a few kilos to get your confidence back. Today we're going to talk about Janick's story of taking control of his diet with Powermeals. ![Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png?width=45&name=powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png) [Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/author/isabel?hsLang=en) [Read More](https://blog.powermeals.ch/how-janick-built-a-healthy-lifestyle-with-powermeals?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hubfs/277418278_124447839963211_8766529288371066832_n.jpg) [Diet,](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/diet?hsLang=en) [Lifestyle](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/lifestyle?hsLang=en) ### [Watch us on RTS](https://blog.powermeals.ch/watch-us-on-rts?hsLang=en) Apr 21, 2022, 2:20:00 PM Want to see what it's like behind the scenes in our kitchen? Last week an RTS film crew came and did just that. You can watch our segment on "A bon entendeur" below. ![Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png?width=45&name=powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png) [Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/author/isabel?hsLang=en) [Read More](https://blog.powermeals.ch/watch-us-on-rts?hsLang=en) ![Cajun chicken meal being eaten at a desk](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hubfs/business_powermeals.jpg) [Recipes,](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/recipes?hsLang=en) [Lifestyle](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/lifestyle?hsLang=en) ### [Top 10 healthy office lunch ideas](https://blog.powermeals.ch/top-10-healthy-office-lunch-ideas?hsLang=en) Mar 11, 2022, 11:10:52 AM It can be hard to know what to pack an adult for lunch. But, taking lunch to work has many advantages, from saving money to eating healthier. Below we’ve summarised some of our favourite ideas on how to get a healthy lunch to the office, without spending hours cooking. ![Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png?width=45&name=powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png) [Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/author/isabel?hsLang=en) [Read More](https://blog.powermeals.ch/top-10-healthy-office-lunch-ideas?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hubfs/H-11-C-1-A.jpg) [Diet,](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/diet?hsLang=en) [Lifestyle](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/lifestyle?hsLang=en) ### [The Veganuary challenge](https://blog.powermeals.ch/veganuary-switzerland?hsLang=en) Jan 20, 2022, 2:32:16 PM Veganuary is an annual challenge to follow a vegan lifestyle for the month of January. It was first started in 2014 to raise awareness of veganism and its potential benefits. Since then the movement has grown significantly with over half a million people expected to take part in Veganuary worldwide in 2022. ![Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png?width=45&name=powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png) [Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/author/isabel?hsLang=en) [Read More](https://blog.powermeals.ch/veganuary-switzerland?hsLang=en) ![](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hubfs/laura-johnston-_zV74zUnwmc-unsplash.jpg) [Ingredients,](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/ingredients?hsLang=en) [Diet,](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/diet?hsLang=en) [Lifestyle](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/lifestyle?hsLang=en) ### [Winter vegetables in December - what seasonal foods should you buy?](https://blog.powermeals.ch/seasonal-vegetables-december?hsLang=en) Dec 21, 2021, 12:21:08 PM It’s December and we’re all looking forward to celebrating the end of the year and enjoying some winter treats. The first snow has already fallen, but there are some... ![Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png?width=45&name=powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png) [Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/author/isabel?hsLang=en) [Read More](https://blog.powermeals.ch/seasonal-vegetables-december?hsLang=en) ![A green parcel seen from above](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hubfs/box%20overhead.jpg) [Diet,](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/diet?hsLang=en) [Lifestyle](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/lifestyle?hsLang=en) ### [Powermeals vs Hello Fresh: What’s the difference?](https://blog.powermeals.ch/powermeals-vs-hello-fresh?hsLang=en) Sep 24, 2021, 2:23:22 PM If you’re looking for an easy solution for evening meals it’s important to do your research. We’ve put together a handy guide on how Powermeals compares to the other meal services out there. ![Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/hs-fs/hubfs/powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png?width=45&name=powermeals_logo-icon%20-%20White-2.png) [Isabel](https://blog.powermeals.ch/author/isabel?hsLang=en) [Read More](https://blog.powermeals.ch/powermeals-vs-hello-fresh?hsLang=en) [1](https://blog.powermeals.ch?hsLang=en) [2](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/lifestyle/page/2?hsLang=en) [3](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/lifestyle/page/3) [4](https://blog.powermeals.ch/tag/lifestyle/page/4?hsLang=en) #### About - [How it works](https://powermeals.ch/en/how-it-works) - [Our quality](https://powermeals.ch/en/our-quality) #### Our menu - [View the menu](https://powermeals.ch/en/our-menu) #### Legal - [Terms & conditions](https://powermeals.ch/terms) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/eatpowermeals/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/eatpowermeals/)