In the recipe card collection, more than 60 recipes from thirteen European countries are available. The recipe cards are available in English and the mother tongue of the respective country. In addition to the recipes, nutritional information on energy, protein, total fat and saturated fat, carbohydrates, sugar, dietary fibre and sodium are available on the recipe cards as well.

Bridget Benelam, a Nutrition Scientist from the British Nutrition Foundation, explains why this information is important: "In order to eat a healthy balanced diet it is important to know what's in your food. When it comes to traditional foods, we are often unaware how much energy or fat they contain for example, so putting this information on recipe cards can help people get an idea how much the meal they are preparing will contribute to their daily energy and nutrient intake."

She adds: "The great thing about preparing your own meals at home, using for example these recipes, is that you can influence their nutrient and energy contents. You could cut down on some ingredients that are high in fat and replace them with low fat versions for example, or you could reduce the added salt. This can make your meal healthier, although strictly speaking it is not a traditional food anymore if you change the recipe."

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