Healthy Eating Pyramid Update

Earlier this year Nutrition Australia updated their Healthy Eating Pyramid for the first time in over 15 years. The new pyramid reflects a change in food philosophy and provides clearer direction on what we should be eating.  In line with the food pyramids of traditional diets such as the Mediterranean Diet, the emphasis is on plant based foods with Nutrition Australia suggesting these should make up 70% of our dietary intake.  The pyramid also includes plant based protein options which means that vegetarians and vegans are not excluded.  The new pyramid looks like this:

My nerdy, healthy-food loving self is really excited.  If you are too, feel free to check out the links below for more information.

Nutrition Australia media release

Nutrition Australia Healthy Eating Pyramid