Tag: Food limitations

Created in 2004 by Nordic nutritionists and chefs to address rising obesity and unsustainable farming, the Nordic diet is a plant-forward eating pattern designed for health and environmental sustainability. However, for those accustomed to a typical Western diet, it can be unclear whether the Nordic diet limits any foods. This article unpacks the specific food restrictions and moderation guidelines of this northern European-inspired diet.

According to research from the University of Southern California, dietary limitations are driven by various factors, including medical necessity, cultural practices, ethical considerations, and personal choices. This diversity of purpose has led to numerous alternative names and specific terminologies for what is commonly known as dietary restriction.

Despite their highly versatile diets, omnivores like humans possess digestive limitations and vulnerabilities to certain toxic compounds that strictly define what an omnivore can't eat. An omnivore's biology, which is a compromise between a herbivore and a carnivore, means they lack the highly specialized adaptations required to process certain materials effectively or safely.