The world's healthiest food? Is the Nordic diet really better than Mediterranean meals

Aug 5, 2022

The Nordic diet is based on the traditional foods available in Nordic countries. Image: Unsplash/CA Creative

Duane Mellor

Lead for Evidence-Based Medicine and Nutrition, Aston Medical School, Aston University

Ekavi Georgousopoulou

Assistant Professor in Nutrition & Dietetics, University of Canberra

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The Nordic diet was developed by a committee of nutrition and food experts, alongside chefs, food historians and environmentalists. Image: Julia Sudnitskaya/ Shutterstock

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