1. What is The Harvard Diet

The Harvard Diet was created by researchers at Harvard University. It was established as a guide to provide the most nutritious and beneficial meal plan to help prevent some of the most common diseases.

2. What Does the Harvard Diet Include

The Harvard Diet consists of meals that are made up of 50% fruits & vegetables, 25% whole grains, and 25% healthy proteins. It also adds in healthy oil in moderation and emphasizes the importance of 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week.

3. How We Can Improve

I think the Harvard Diet provides a great baseline for many people, especially those who are coming from a mostly processed diet. However, one thing I would begin to move people away from is combining fruit with their meals. I would also look to decrease the amount of animal protein intake by limiting it to 1-2 meals per day instead of 3. This would help with IGF-1, mTor, and AMPK balance which would be more optimal for longevity outcomes.