Nutrition for health – standards at “Uzdrowisko Horyniec” Sp. z o.o.

At our spa, tradition and modernity go hand in hand. From January 1, 2026, we are introducing new collective nutrition standards in accordance with the Minister of Health’s Regulation of December 12, 2025. At “Uzdrowisko Horyniec” we believe that properly balanced, nutritious meals are the foundation of recovery and harmony.

What makes our meals special?

• Fresh products – vegetables, fruits, lean meats, and fish. Our menu is based exclusively on natural, fresh ingredients.
• 7-day menu – meals planned a week in advance by dietitians, ensuring variety and balanced nutrition.
• Recovery support – diet designed with the treatment process in mind, supporting regeneration and enhancing therapy effects.
• Specialist nutrition – when needed, we provide specialist nutrition, always under medical supervision.

Healthy eating principles

• Eliminate processed food – remove processed and ultra-processed foods from your diet.
• Limit simple carbohydrates (sugar, confectionery, white rice, semolina, couscous, white bread, corn/chocolate/honey cereals).
• More quality protein – fish, eggs, meat.
• Limit starchy vegetables when cooked (potatoes, beets, carrots).
• More non-starchy vegetables – green, cruciferous, leafy, colorful vegetables.
• Limit juices and fruits with high glycemic index.
• Limit milk, while introducing fermented dairy products.
• Healthy fats – replace refined vegetable oils with butter, clarified butter, olive oil, cold-pressed unrefined oils.
• Switch bread from wheat to spelt or sourdough rye.
• Limit salt and replace with herbs: rosemary, oregano, thyme, basil, turmeric, garlic, ginger, cinnamon.
• Limit snacks – both salty and sweet.
• Avoid fried foods.
• Proper thermal processing – overcooked grain products and starchy vegetables have a higher glycemic index.
• Drink water – approximately 1.5 litres daily.
• Regular meals – 3 meals per day.
• Change habits – eliminate snacking between meals, eating after 6 PM, unhealthy snacks, eating in front of screens.
• Limit alcohol to minimum.
• Physical activity – spend time outdoors.
• Quality sleep – ensure healthy sleep.
• Personalized supplementation – e.g. vitamin D3 + K2, magnesium, probiotics, omega-3.