The current issue of Harvard Magazine presents a dietary study that was recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine, kindly translating the medical speak to English and even better, naming four diets that meet the study’s recommendations. The winning diets are also recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans affected the risk of premature death and disease. Ready? The envelope please…
“The Mediterranean Diet promotes fish consumption and discourages red meat, sugar, and processed meats; the Healthful Plant-based Diet is a well-rounded eating pattern that does not include animal-based protein. The Healthy Eating Index 2015 is closest to the standard American healthy omnivore diet, including meats, fruits, vegetables, low- and fat-free dairy, and legumes. The Alternative Healthy Eating Index, developed at Harvard, aims specifically at staving off chronic illness and inflammation with healthy oils, a variety of whole grains, and emphasis on plant-based protein, and a limitation on cold cuts and other processed meats.” Harvard Magazine.