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Duane Mellor, Lead for Evidence-Based Medicine and Nutrition, Aston Medical School, Aston University

The Nordic diet: fans claim it rivals its Mediterranean counterpart for health benefits – here's what we know

Fatty fish, such as salmon, are a staple of the Nordic diet. Christin Klose/ Shutterstock

Every month there seems to be a new diet doing the rounds online. One of the latest is the Nordic diet, which some claim could be better for your health than the Mediterranean diet. And research is starting to suggest it could at least have some similar benefits.

The Nordic diet is based on the traditional foods available in Nordic countries. The core foods it comprises are whole grains (particularly rye, barley and oats), fruits (especially berries), root vegetables (such as beets, carrots and turnips), fatty fish (including salmon, tuna and mackerel), legumes and low-fat dairy.

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