Although, in general, a healthy diet can be defined as the style of eating that emphasizes minimally processed, plant-based foods, there are various versions of it that share the following features concerning the frequency of consuming food from the following categories:
Several times a day
- fruits
- vegetables
- whole grains
- nuts
- legumes
- extra virgin olive oil
Several times a week
- fish/seafood
- poultry
- eggs
- nuts
- dairy foods such as cheese and yogurt
Several times a month
- sweets containing added sugars or honey
- red meat
Author: Anna Gkriniari, CreThiDev
REFERENCES
- https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/healthy-diet
- The Mediterranean diet and health: a comprehensive overview M. Guasch-Ferré, W. C. Willett, JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE 23 August 2021 https://doi.org/10.1111/joim.13333 Citations: 113
- Build a Healthy Eating Routine, Office of disease prevention and health promotion, ODPHP, March 26, 2021
This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor or another qualified healthcare professional for guidance specific to your situation.
This content was created during the OACCUs project, co-funded under the EU4Health Programme in 2021-2024 (Grant Agreement No. 101056984).
