Tag: Dietary index

According to researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, scoring higher on the Ahei alternative healthy eating index is strongly associated with a lower risk of developing major chronic diseases. This science-based dietary assessment tool provides an evidence-driven alternative to standard federal guidelines.

Research in Brazil and the UK has successfully evaluated the validity and reliability of a tool designed to assess meal quality across different populations. This tool, known as the Main Meal Quality Index (MMQI), provides a standardized method for evaluating the nutritional value of a person's main daily meal, translating global dietary guidelines into a single score.

According to scientific studies, higher scores on the Empirical Dietary Index for Hyperinsulinemia (EDIH) are associated with an increased risk of chronic disorders like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. So, what is the Edih diet, and how can this scientific metric guide your everyday food choices for better metabolic health?