The Diet Debates Are Finally Over

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The Make Up of a Health Diet

Today, the diet debates are over. We have moved beyond the confusion of the low-fat versus low-carb battles to an expert consensus on what constitutes a healthy diet. Health-care professionals now agree that our focus should be on nutrient-dense, fiber-rich carbohydrates, healthy sources of unsaturated fats, low-fat dairy, and lean sources of protein, and this is reflected in the new USDA food pyramid, as illustrated above.

Undoubtedly, ongoing research will continue to add a great deal to our knowledge of the benefits of individual foods, but the basic principles of healthy eating are not going to change.