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The Diet Illusion: Are You Eating as Healthily as You Think?
47% of US adults have a scientifically "poor" diet—and surprisingly, 1 in 4 of them mistakenly believe they are eating healthy! 🤯 Are you trapped in the diet illusion? Discover what the latest clinical research says and how our methodology translates real science into everyday meals. Click the link in our bio to read the full breakdown! 🍅✨
“Planeterranea”: An attempt to broaden the beneficial effects of the Mediterranean diet worldwide
You don't have to live in Italy or Greece to unlock the world’s premier health benefits. Discover "Planeterranea"—a revolutionary UNESCO global initiative that translates the proven science of the Mediterranean diet into custom nutritional pyramids using native crops right in your backyard.
Mediterranean Diet
Currently, the Healthy Mediterranean-Style Dietary Pattern is included in the 2020–2025 version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in agreement with previous versions, as it is considered a variation of the Healthy US-Style Dietary Pattern, the latter based on the types and proportions of foods typically consumed by Americans, although in nutrient-dense forms and appropriate amounts.
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