Disclaimer
Plantiful is a health and lifestyle app that provides guidelines and recommendations to help you on your journey towards a healthier life. While encouraging your understanding of what nutrition, exercise and healthy habits can do for you, Plantiful is not intended to be used for any diagnosis, advice, prevention or treatment of a disease or medical condition (Plantiful is not a medical device or app). Always consult with a doctor or healthcare professional for medical advice and treatments before making any medical decisions.
Sources of recommendations
Nutrition Information
All Nutrition Information is gathered from FoodData Central API (part of USDA), found here.
Daily Value Recommendations
The Daily Value Recommendations are based on the “New Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels” provided by FDA. Learn more here.
Diets
- Classic
- Macronutrient ratio: Carbohydrates 50%, protein 20%, fat 30%.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025
- WHO - Healthy diet
- High protein
- Macronutrient ratio: Carbohydrates 35-50%, protein 10-35% , fat 30-40%
- American Heart Association – Protein and Heart Health
- MedlinePlus – Protein in Diet
- American Journal of Clinical Nutrition – Effects of energy-restricted high-protein, low-fat compared with standard-protein, low-fat diets: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials – 2012
Meal Plans
- Vegan
- Vegan meal plans are based on the Classic diet but excludes animal products.
- American Heart Association – How does Plant-Forward (Plant-Based) Eating Benefit Your Health?
- MedlinePlus – Vegetarian Diet
- High Protein
- Based on the High protein diet.