 developing diabetes, slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and reversing cognitive deficits.
The Bottom Line
If we can ignore the varying amounts of animal product intake in the diets listed above, we will notice they all share one rule: vegetables are the main component of daily meals. According to the USDA, the most popular source of vegetables that Americans consume are potatoes and tomatoes. Americans eat only 1.5 cups of vegetables daily (!). The data in Europe is a little more hopeful: on average, more than half of the population in the EU reported that they consume from one to four portions of fruit and vegetables per day. It is no secret that western eaters consume large amounts of processed foods with low nutritional value.
The first and most important issue all these diets emphasize is eliminating sugars, processed foods, and adding large amounts of vegetables, nuts, and other whole foods. Naturally and immediately we are adding to our diet large amounts of healthy fibers and nutrients. These additions help the digestive system function, help us lose weight, and strengthen the immune system, which in turn can prevent many chronic and fatal diseases. These are the qualities we should be focused on, and choose the rest of our diet in accordance with our likings, beliefs, and products that are available to us.
This article was written by Guten Buganim, a content marketing specialist and graphic designer at Guten.Studio