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Tips & Tricks · Absorption and food structure

Why is it better to think in terms of a “complete meal”?

The protein, fat and fibrous vegetables served with a carbohydrate source, together with the portion, determine how a dish fits your daily plan. This is a more practical view than judging a food by a single number.

Source and review

Harvard Nutrition Source — Healthy Eating Plate

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Last editorial review
2026-07-14

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