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Fruits and refined carbohydrates are frequently contrasted in dietary guidelines, where fruits are recommended as healthy, nutrient-dense alternatives to refined carbohydrates, which are often categorized as foods to limit or avoid [1], [2], [3], and [4]. They are also used as markers to distinguish between healthy dietary patterns and 'Western' or processed diets [5] and [6].
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What causes chronic inflammation, and why it matters health.osu.edu 2 facts
claimTo reduce inflammation, it is recommended to prioritize lean meats like chicken or fish over processed meats, fruits over sugary foods like cookies and candy, and whole grains over refined carbohydrates like white bread or potato chips.
claimPrioritizing lean meats (such as chicken or fish), fruits, and whole grains over processed meats, sugary foods (such as cookies and candy), and refined carbohydrates (such as white bread or potato chips) is an effective dietary strategy for managing inflammation.
Dietary Guidelines and Quality - Principles of Nutritional Assessment nutritionalassessment.org 1 fact
claimThe original Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) trial compared a typical U.S. dietary pattern to a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, emphasizing fish and chicken over red meat, and low in saturated fats, cholesterol, sugars, and refined carbohydrates.
Chronic Inflammation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
procedureTo prevent chronic inflammation, individuals should avoid simple sugars, refined carbohydrates, high-glycemic foods, trans fats, and hydrogenated oils, while increasing consumption of whole grains, natural foods, vegetables, fruits (such as avocados and cherries), and fatty fish like salmon.
Health and environmental impacts of diets worldwide globalnutritionreport.org 1 fact
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.
Healthy Child Care Settings - The Nutrition Source nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu 1 fact
claimParticipation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) promotes child care environments that support healthy nutrition, specifically by improving the quality of foods and beverages served, including increased servings of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and decreased servings of juice and refined grains compared to non-participating programs.
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.