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Vegetables and nuts are frequently categorized together as essential components of healthy, plant-based, and specific dietary patterns such as the Paleolithic and Mediterranean diets, as evidenced by [1], [2], and [3]. They are also commonly grouped in nutritional guidelines and global health reports as foods that are under-consumed in suboptimal diets [4], [5], and [6].
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Health and environmental impacts of diets worldwide globalnutritionreport.org 6 facts
claimDiets globally continue to lack sufficient amounts of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains, while including excessive and sometimes rising amounts of red meat, processed meat, and sugary drinks.
claimA healthy diet consists of plenty of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and oils high in unsaturated fats, while containing little to no red and processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages, refined grains, and oils high in saturated fats.
claimImbalanced diets low in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, and high in red and processed meat are responsible for one of the greatest health burdens globally and in most regions.
referenceThe EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems established specific dietary recommendations for minimum intake of health-promoting foods (fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole grains) and maximum intake of foods with detrimental health or environmental impacts (red meat, processed meat, dairy, fish).
measurementA quarter of all deaths among adults globally are attributable to poor diets, defined as diets low in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, and high in red meat, processed meat, and sugary drinks.
referenceThe Global Nutrition Report 2021 analysis includes diet-disease associations for low intake of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts/seeds, and whole grains, as well as for high intake of red meat, processed meat, and sugary drinks.
Paleolithic diet - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 4 facts
claimPermissible foods in the Paleolithic diet include vegetables, fruits, nuts, roots, meat, and organ meats.
claimThe Paleolithic diet typically includes vegetables, fruits, nuts, roots, and meat, while excluding dairy products, grains, sugar, legumes, processed oils, salt, alcohol, and coffee.
claimThe Paleolithic diet includes vegetables (including root vegetables), fruit (including fruit oils like olive, coconut, and palm oil), nuts, fish, meat, and eggs, while excluding dairy, grain-based foods, legumes, extra sugar, and industrial nutritional products like refined fats and carbohydrates.
claimThe Paleolithic diet avoids processed foods and emphasizes the consumption of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, eggs, and lean meats.
Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org 3 facts
referenceThe Healthy Diet Indicator (HDI) scores dietary intake based on eleven components: fruits and vegetables (≥ 400g), beans and other legumes (> 0g), nuts and seeds (> 0g), whole grains (> 0g), dietary fiber (> 25g), total fat (< 30% total energy), saturated fat (< 10% total energy), dietary sodium (< 2g), free sugars (< 10% total energy), processed meat (0g), and unprocessed red meat (≤ 71g).
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.
Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health news-medical.net 2 facts
claimThe Mediterranean diet, which is associated with beneficial effects on cardiovascular health, comprises fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and healthy fats such as olive oil and nuts, contrasting with the highly processed foods found in the Western diet.
claimReplacing high-fat and sugar products in the Western diet with fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains may reduce low-grade inflammation and prevent the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
What Are The Global Impacts of The Western Diet On Health? rupahealth.com 2 facts
claimThe Mediterranean diet prioritizes whole, unprocessed foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, fish, and healthy fats like olive oil. This diet provides fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants, and may support heart health, blood sugar management, and overall wellness.
claimPlant-based diets are characterized by a high intake of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, while minimizing or excluding animal products like red meat, fish, and dairy. This dietary pattern is high in fiber and nutrients and may support heart health, blood sugar management, and overall well-being.
Future of Food Series Part IV: The Evolution of Diet harmonyvalleyfarm.blogspot.com 1 fact
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.
Indigenous Foods - National Indian Council on Aging nicoa.org 1 fact
claimThe National Indian Council on Aging suggests snacking on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.
Global analysis reveals persistent shortfalls and regional differences ... sidalc.net 1 fact
claimThere are large global shortfalls in the availability of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds, as well as large disparities among regions regarding the use of animal source foods.
A Scoping Review of Indicators for Sustainable Healthy Diets frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimSuboptimal diets are characterized by low intake of fibers, fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, milk, seafood, calcium, and healthy fats (omega-3 fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids) and high intake of trans-fatty acids, sodium, red or processed meat, and sugar-sweetened beverages, according to Afshin et al. (2019).
Global analysis reveals persistent shortfalls and regional differences ... sidalc.net 1 fact
claimA study on global food systems found substantial but inconsistent progress toward alignment with dietary guidelines, characterized by large global shortfalls in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds, alongside large regional disparities in the use of animal source foods.
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.
How do the indices based on the EAT-Lancet recommendations ... medrxiv.org 1 fact
referenceThe planetary health diet prioritizes the consumption of vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and fish, while limiting the intake of red meat and tubers, and promoting moderate consumption of eggs, poultry, and dairy products.
A Consensus Proposal for Nutritional Indicators to Assess ... - Frontiers frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimThe Fruit and Vegetable Consumption indicator measures the daily intake of fruits, vegetables, pulses, nuts, and seeds in grams per capita per day, serving as a proxy for a healthy diet and specific micronutrient intakes.
How to reduce inflammation in the body - MD Anderson Cancer Center mdanderson.org 1 fact
procedureUT MD Anderson dietitians recommend reducing inflammation by eating meals rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds, complex carbohydrates, fiber, lean protein, and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, while limiting saturated fats and refined sugars.
Chronic Inflammation: How to Test For it and Prevent it medichecks.com 1 fact
procedureTo reduce chronic inflammation, individuals should: (1) eat anti-inflammatory foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fatty fish, nuts, and seeds; (2) reduce or remove packaged and ultra-processed foods containing saturated and trans fats; (3) consult a doctor regarding long-term use of antibiotics, antacids, and NSAIDs; (4) exercise regularly to maintain weight and support immune function; (5) sleep seven to eight hours to stimulate human growth hormones and testosterone; and (6) manage stress to maintain the body's ability to regulate inflammatory response.
Western pattern diet - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimThe Western pattern diet is characterized by low intakes of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, nuts, and seeds.
Anna Herforth's Post - LinkedIn linkedin.com 1 fact
claimFruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds have received minimal agricultural research and development funding over the last 50 years.
Sustainable and healthy diet index (SHDI) unveils regional ... link.springer.com 1 fact
claimRespondents in Copenhagen reported the most frequent intake of vegetables, nuts, and whole-grain bread compared to the other four CSTs.