What is the Healthy Eating Plan developed by the Harvard School of Public Health. What type of recommendations does it offer?

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The healthy Eating Plan created by the nutrition faculty from the Harvard School of Public Health is an alternative to the USDA MyPlate. It is based on their critical review of the links between diet and health.

The Healthy Eating Plate contains six categories with specific recommendations for each. These categories are:

Healthy oils. Use healthy oils (such as olive and canola oil) for cooking, on salad, and at the table. Avoid trans fat.

Fruits. Eat plenty of fruits of all colors.

Vegetables. The more veggies—and the greater the variety—the better. (Potatoes and french fries don’t count.)

Water. Drink water, tea, or coffee (with little or no sugar). Limit milk/dairy (1–2 servings/day) and juice (1 small glass/day). Avoid sugary drinks.

Whole Grains. Eat a variety of whole grains (such as brown rice, whole-wheat bread, and whole-grain pasta). Limit refined grains (such as white rice and white bread).

Healthy Protein. Choose fish, poultry, beans, and nuts; limit red meat and cheeses; avoid bacon, cold cuts, and other processed meats.

A final message on the Healthy Eating Plate is to Stay Active!