According to the Guidelines, �the components of the eating pattern can have interactive and potentially cumulative effects on health� over your life. In other words, there isn�t an isolated superfood berry, exotic vegetable, rare flounder, or ancient grain that is going to be the magic ingredient in fighting these chronic diseases and trimming your waist. Rather, it takes a village, and an entire healthy eating pattern, to make a difference in your long-term health.
The good news is that there isn�t a one-size-fits-all eating plan that you have to follow. In fact, these latest guidelines provide suggestions for a variety of healthy eating patterns that can help you reduce your risk of obesity and the chronic diseases that plague us.
The common theme in all of these diets is that they are higher in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low or non-fat dairy and/or soy beverages, and provide of variety of protein foods such as seafood, lean meats, poultry, legumes (beans and peas), and nuts, but are limited in saturated fats, trans fats, added sugars and sodium. Here are four examples of diets cited in the Guidelines, so pick one that tickles your palate:
MyPlate
Healthy Mediterranean-Style Eating Pattern
The DASH Diet
Healthy Vegetarian Eating Pattern
Looking to a superfood or supplement to keep you healthy was yesterday�s nutrition news. Rather, spend your energies and money concentrating on consuming a healthy eating pattern that you will embrace for the long-haul. This is the best way to fight obesity, heart disease, certain cancers, and diabetes with your knife and fork.
Be well, Joan
Twitter: @JoanSalgeBlake
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