Nutrition
Nutrition plays many important roles in our bodies. We must give our bodies the proper fuel it requires to run smoothly.
The Healthy Eating Plate from Harvard is another way to visualize the new USDA guidelines in addition the the upside-down pyramid.
The new USDA Guidelines for 2025-2030 can be found at this website: https://realfood.gov/
Official US guidelines encourage Americans to avoid highly processed food.
Every meal should have high-quality, nutrient-dense protein from both animal and plant sources.
Healthy fats from whole foods such as eggs, meat, full-fat dairy, seeds, olives, and avocados are recommended.
Americans are encouraged to eat a variety of whole, colorful vegetables and fruit.
Whole grains are also encouraged, but refined carbohydrates are not.
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