HEALTHY EATING INTRODUCTION

At Garrets, one of our goals is to provide healthy eating advice and the finest quality
ingredients.We make sure our foods and recipes have enough nutrients including
carbohydrates simple/complex, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, roughage, and our menus
are reduced in calories and healthy.

Too often, meals are prepared with saturated fat,Trans fats and too much sugar and salt.
More and more scientific studies show that this will increase the chance of serious
illnesses such as heart and vascular diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, and of course obesity.With healthy foods, the risks are significantly reduced.
Furthermore, our recipes and menus are designed with optimal energy efficiency in mind,
to support the needs of crew who do hard physical work. If you do not eat enough
calories in your diet, you will become tired and lose concentration during work.That is
why Garrets make it their business to deliver high quality food to the crews of over 1000
ships globally.

A good diet alone is only 80% of good health.An active lifestyle is also highly important.
30 minutes of activity a day will ensure that the risk of the above diseases is reduced and
your body fat will be at a healthy ratio.With a little more cardio and strength training, the
benefits are even greater.

By using our extensive knowledge, we have put together a broad variety of wonderful
recipes to suit every palate. Not only are they healthy, they are also delicious,
demonstrating that it is a misconception that healthy food is boring.With our strong
focus on high quality ingredients and a wide range of ecologically-sound products, we have
listened to our clients and the needs of our crews to create these menus so that the
recipes meet all cultural dietary requirements.You can check the starter pack chapter and
see for yourself how you can make small adjustments with maximum impact.

What are the benefits of a healthy diet?

A healthy diet may help to prevent certain serious diseases such as heart disease, stroke
and diabetes. It may also help to reduce your risk of developing some cancers. If you
become sick, eating a healthy diet may help you to recover more quickly.A contributing
factor to preventing obesity and becoming overweight is to eat a healthy diet. If you are
overweight or obese, eating a healthy diet can help you lose weight.
Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 Standard A3.2 – Food and catering
“The organization and equipment of the catering department shall be such as to permit the
provision to the seafarers of adequate, varied and nutritious meals prepared and served in
hygienic conditions”

“Each Member shall ensure that ships that fly its flag carry on board and serve food and
drinking water of appropriate quality, nutritional value and quantity that adequately covers the
requirements of the ship and takes into account the differing cultural and religious backgrounds”.

Food for Thought

“Today, more than 95% of all chronic disease is caused by food choice, toxic food ingredients,
nutritional deficiencies and lack of physical exercise.”

Advice and Support

Garrets Catering Superintendents are available to provide healthy eating advice to
individuals or to assist the Chief Cook in his menu planning so that all the crew are
offered a varied healthy balanced weekly menu.