Protein: the bread and butter of Modern Mayr cuisine

A refreshing, citrusy protein spread recipe for summer

One of the major innovations in Modern Mayr Medicine, and an update to the strict fasting cure prescribed by FX Mayr, is the addition of protein right at the beginning of the treatment – it prevents the body from losing muscle mass and thereby weakening itself. The protein allowance must be thoroughly chewed and insalivated, which is where the bread roll – an integral part of every meal – comes in handy. It helps us to rediscover how to chew properly and insalivate sufficiently. This protein spread recipe from Park Igls Mayr clinic in Tyrol is an ideal way to introduce protein to complement the concept of healthy, intelligent fasting.

Lime & trout spread

Ingredients

2 smoked trout fillets
Juice of 1 lime
3 – 4 saffron threads
2 tbsp soya cream / cream
1 tbsp flaxseed oil
Juice of half a lemon

Protein spread recipe from Park Igls Mayr clinic in Tyrol

Method

Remove skin from the smoke trout fillets and combine the fish with the other ingredients in a food processor or blender to make a smooth purée.

Note: Makes 250g

Tip: ‘To keep fresh, spreads are best stored in airtight plastic containers and kept refrigerated. Store in small portions.’ Chef Markus Sorg, Park Igls Mayr clinic

Modern Mayr medicine: good eating habits

What matters is not just what we eat, but how we eat. Six tips for healthy eating with advice from Dr Martin Winkler, co-founder of Modern Mayr Medicine.

Chew every bite

Slow and thorough chewing breaks up the food in perfect preparation for the stomach and intestines.

Take your time at every meal

Eating too quickly, swallowing too much food in one go and not chewing enough overwork the digestive system with the effect that, to put it simply, the chewed food does not have the best possible journey to the small intestine.

Recognise when you feel full, and stop eating!

The trick is to remember that the message telling you that you are full takes about 10 minutes to get from stomach to brain – if you eat too quickly the message won’t reach the brain until it is too late.

Leave a gap between meals

You should leave a gap of around 4–5 hours between meals. This is important as it allows the gut enough time to digest and process the food you have eaten.