Comments on: The Nordic Diet: How To Eat Like A Scandinavian

By: Joy Wilde

Joy Wilde — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:50:52 +0000

My DNA test showed that I have the APOA2 allele inherited from my Norwegian biological father. For the 15% of us with this allele– to avoid fat gain, it is important to restrict saturated fat to <22 grams (approximately) per day, as sat fat above this amount is quickly stored as body fat. The body responds best to high mono and polyunsaturated fats, plenty of nuts and seeds, fairly high lean protein, esp. from fatty fish, and low to moderate complex carbs. There is also a need for higher sal and potassium than normal. I live in the US and just implemented this eating plan to discover how it works for me. I am fascinated to see that the diet described on this page matches it so precisely. Thanks.

By: Tmike Bell

Tmike Bell — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:51:52 +0000

My wife and I will be coming back to Askøy, near Bergen. We have come every year since we now have a house since 2006. The shut down due toC-19 caused us to miss two years. We missed my wife’s family and of course the food. On arrival at our home we always find a tray full of various open-faced sandwiches waiting for us. Our neighbors stock our freezer with left-overs from fishing.
There are two areas with several stores full of the food mentioned in this article within walking distance. Thank you for your reminding us of Norway. We have been blessed by seeing some of the best smorgasbord in western Norway.

By: Rachel Roberts

Rachel Roberts — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:05:33 +0000

Norwegians consume far too much convenience food eg Coca Cola ,fizzy drink ,burgers and pizza in my opinion .. my partner , given half the chance ,would be quite happy eating pork rib, sausage and beef steak (without vegetables ) , ever ! He’s a big Viking boy too so can’t see him wanting to adapt his eating habits to this !! However , I think it’s a great idea !! Thanks for your articles ,I really enjoy them ! (we live in Spain by the way and have a great diet here !)

By: Marie K. Rubietta

Marie K. Rubietta — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:56:50 +0000

I am going on 84 yrs. old and my grandparents came to the U.S. many yrs. ago and settled in Racine, WI. My grandfather was a bricklayer and the house he built in Racine still looks sturdy!
The Norweigen diet certainly had an effect on my mother because we had our share of fish for dinner.