MODERN MAYR CUISINE
Enjoyment begins with attention
Health is about small decisions — and often, it starts with mindful eating. Carmen Reichegger brings this concept, along with her passion for natural nutrition, to life at Park Igls Medical Spa Resort.
People from a wide range of disciplines work hand in hand at Park Igls Medical Spa Resort. Doctors, therapists, exercise and nutrition experts all share a common goal: to promote health holistically. Carmen Reichegger helps to ensure that this diversity extends to the kitchen. The chef specialises in plant-based nutrition and proves time and again that healthy eating can be truly enjoyable, with simple healthy eating tips that fit into everyday life.
Carmen considers cooking to be much more than just a job. For her, food is about enjoyment, care and connection.
"I love bringing people together through food."
This philosophy guides her work every day — for Carmen, it's a form of mindful eating in its purest sense. After all, what ends up on the plate should not only taste good but also nourish body and soul. The Park Igls chef has a passion for plant-based nutrition, but she often encounters the misconception that vegan food is complicated or means making sacrifices. For Carmen, quite the opposite is true: she sees it as an opportunity to discover new ingredients, get creative and expand her repertoire. The key to success is high-quality ingredients, fresh herbs, spices and the joy of experimenting.
Natural ingredients play a central role in Carmen Reichegger's cooking.
She prefers fruit or dates to refined sugar, and nutritious alternatives such as oats, buckwheat or millet to white flour. She particularly loves wild herbs, which she likes to describe as nature's little powerhouses: they not only add flavour to a dish but also provide valuable nutrients.
When mindfulness becomes routine
Carmen's connection to nature is also evident outside work. She spends many hours outdoors, collecting wild herbs and exploring ways to use them. She makes ointments and tinctures and finds new inspiration for the kitchen. What others might call a hobby reflects a fundamental philosophy: health often begins with simple things. For Carmen, it's not about perfection or strict rules; rather, she wants to encourage people to rethink their eating habits and approach food more mindfully. She is convinced that even small changes can make a big difference. Her favourite healthy eating tips are refreshingly simple: more fresh ingredients, fewer highly processed products, a little more colour on the plate and greater awareness of your own body. Knowledgeable, down-to-earth and passionate, Carmen Reichegger shows that healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated; above all, it should be enjoyable.
Small changes, big impact
Carmen’s easy-to-follow healthy eating tips to try at home
Make it colourful
The more colours on the plate, the more nutrients.
Keep it natural
Wherever possible, choose fresh, unprocessed foods as your foundation.
Use natural sweeteners
Fruit or dates can often replace sugar while also providing additional nutrients.
Try alternatives
Oats, buckwheat, millet or wholemeal products add variety and nutritional value.
Support gut health
Fibre, herbs and fermented foods promote well-being.
Use herbs
Fresh herbs and wild herbs are nutrient-rich powerhouses and add plenty of flavour.
And don't forget: practise mindful eating!
Food should be nourishing and enjoyable.