I’m A Dietitian And Here’s Why I Don’t Like Meal Plans

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Nutrition and your relationship with food is complex and deeply personal. There is no one perfect diet or way to eat that guarantees nutritional completeness — not to mention, health and longevity — that applies to the entire population.

Even within subsections of the population, take women 25–50 years old, for example. Within this subpopulation, there are substantial…