Is There a “Best” Diet for Healthy Eating?
The “best” diet for healthy eating is one that recognizes the Eater as a whole person, opts for whole foods, and allows the Eater flexibility in food choices without restriction, deprivation, or willpower.
The “best” diet for healthy eating considers your unique nutrition needs and respects your traditional foodways.
The “best” diet for healthy eating acknowledges that there are other factors beyond food that also nourish you, and incorporates them into your lifestyle.
The “best” diet for healthy eating believes that you can transform your relationship with food into one that promotes health and well-being.
The “best” diet for healthy eating is one that is mindful of how ingredients are sourced and prepared, giving reverence to the people (and animals) who participate in the food system from farm to table.
Check out the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s response to US News & World Report’s ranking of the most popular diet programs:
Is There a “Best” Diet for Healthy Eating?.
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Thanks, Erica!
Great post. What stood out for me is “Food is more than what’s on your plate”
I’m paying more attention to this important food group!