German Phrase
Das hilft mir, gesünder zu essen.
Meaning
Literally, “That helps me to eat healthier.” It expresses that something (a tip, a tool, a habit) makes it easier for the speaker to choose a healthier diet.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to comment on a piece of advice, a product, or a habit that makes it easier for you to improve your eating habits. It works in casual conversation, health‑coach sessions, or when discussing nutrition plans.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Dashilftmir,gesünderzuessen.
Verb + Dativ (helfen)
The verb *helfen* always takes a dative object. Here *mir* is the dative pronoun meaning “to me”.
Infinitive with *zu*
When *helfen* is followed by another action, the infinitive is introduced with *zu*: *zu essen*.
Comparative adjective *gesünder*
The adjective *gesund* forms its comparative with *‑er*: *gesünder* = “healthier”.
Comma before infinitive clause
In German, a comma separates the main clause from an infinitive clause introduced by *zu*.
🗨In Conversation
Ich habe einen Ernährungsplan bekommen, der mir jeden Tag gesunde Rezepte vorschlägt.
I got a nutrition plan that suggests healthy recipes to me every day.
Das hilft mir, gesünder zu essen.
That helps me to eat healthier.
✕Common Mistakes
Mir hilft das, gesünder zu essen.
The typical word order is *Das hilft mir*; swapping changes emphasis and can sound odd.
Das hilft mir, gesünder essen.
When the infinitive follows *helfen*, you need the *zu* and a comma: *gesünder zu essen*.
Gesünder zu essen, das hilft mir.
The main clause must come before the infinitive clause; the comma separates them.
↔Alternatives
Das unterstützt mich dabei, gesünder zu essen.
That supports me in eating healthier.
Das macht es mir leichter, gesünder zu essen.
That makes it easier for me to eat healthier.
Das hilft mir, mich gesünder zu ernähren.
That helps me to nourish myself more healthily.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries there is a strong focus on *Gesundheit* (health) and *Ernährung* (nutrition). Using the comparative *gesünder* signals that you are already aware of a baseline of healthy eating and are aiming to improve it. The construction *helfen + Dativ + zu‑Infinitiv* is very common in advice‑giving contexts, so mastering it will make your German sound natural and supportive.