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Fruits and meat are frequently categorized together as primary components of various dietary patterns, such as the Paleolithic diet [1], [2], [3] and the Mediterranean diet [4], [5]. They are also commonly contrasted in discussions regarding their environmental impact [6], their placement in grocery stores [7], and their role in defining healthy versus Westernized eating habits [8], [9], [10].
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Future of Food Series Part IV: The Evolution of Diet harmonyvalleyfarm.blogspot.com 3 facts
perspectiveA diet revolving around meat and dairy will take a greater toll on global resources than a diet revolving around unrefined grains, nuts, fruits, and vegetables, which is a significant concern given the global population is expected to reach nine billion by 2050.
claimThe author of the Harmony Valley Farm blog post asserts that a diet consisting of local fruits, vegetables, some meat, fish, and whole grains, combined with one hour of daily exercise, serves as a recommended framework for individual health.
quoteGibbons stated: "If most of the world ate more local fruits and vegetables, a little meat, fish, and some whole grains, and exercised an hour a day, that would be good news for our health—and for the planet."
Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org 2 facts
procedureThe Mediterranean-Style Dietary Pattern Score (MSDPS) assigns points based on daily or weekly servings of specific food groups, including whole grains (8 servings/day), fruits (3 servings/day), vegetables (6 servings/day), dairy (2 servings/day), wine (1.5 servings/day for women, 3 servings/day for men), fish/seafood (6 servings/week), poultry (4 servings/week), olives/legumes/nuts (4 servings/week), potatoes/starchy roots (3 servings/week), eggs (3 servings/week), sweets (3 servings/week), and meat (1 serving/week).
formulaThe Mediterranean Diet Score (MDS) ranges from 0 (minimal adherence) to 9 (maximal adherence) and is calculated based on nine components: vegetables, legumes, fruits and nuts, cereal, fish, the ratio of monounsaturated to saturated lipids, meat, dairy products, and alcohol.
Indigenous Foods - National Indian Council on Aging nicoa.org 1 fact
claimThe National Indian Council on Aging states that processed foods are generally located in the middle aisles of grocery stores, whereas healthier food choices like dairy, fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish are located around the perimeter.
How do we know what they ate? - The Australian Museum australian.museum 1 fact
claimThe inclusion of meat in the diet allowed human ancestors to inhabit more varied environments by utilizing non-seasonal animal food resources instead of relying on seasonal plant foods like fruits and tubers.
Prehistoric Dining: The Real Paleo Diet | National Geographic nationalgeographic.com 1 fact
claimThe 'paleo diet' recommends consuming meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, eggs, and nuts, while excluding cereal grains, dairy products, legumes, refined sugar, and processed foods.
Measurement of diets that are healthy, environmentally sustainable ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimMost literature assessing the environmental and health externalities of foods focuses on 'whole commodities' such as meat, dairy, cereals, or fruits, while failing to account for the environmental, health, and social impacts of processed and packaged food items common in urban settings.
The Western Diet and Its Impact on Modern Health: What Patients ... diagnosticdetectives.com 1 fact
claimResearchers defined 'traditional' dietary patterns as those high in fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and whole grains, while 'Western' diets were defined as consisting mainly of processed or fried foods, refined grains, and sugar.