Every month, there seems to be a new diet doing the rounds online. One of the latest is the Nordic diet, which some claim could be better for your health than the Mediterranean diet. And research is starting to suggest that it could at least have some similar benefits.
The Nordic diet is based on the traditional foods available in Nordic countries. The core foods making up the diet are whole grains (particularly rye, barley, and oats), fruits (especially berries), root vegetables (such as beets, carrots, and turnips), fatty fish (including salmon, tuna, and mackerel), legumes, and low-fat dairy.
But unlike the Mediterranean diet, which has a long heritage and the health benefits of which have been consistently observed in population studies and investigations, the Nordic diet was actually developed by a committee of nutrition and food experts, alongside chefs, food historians, and environmentalists. The motivation for creating it was to improve dietary guidelines in Nordic countries in a sustainable way while also seeking to create a local identity linked to food and culture….