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This study by Viktor Lowie Juliaan Proesmans and colleagues investigates the evolution of dietary patterns in Flanders by analyzing the nutritional content and food group usage in popular cookbooks from 2008 to 2018. The study also examines the correlation between these trends in cookbooks and actual household food purchases during the same period. The findings reveal an increase in plant-based ingredients like vegetables, nuts, seeds, and cheese, and a decline in meat, sugar, and dairy. The study highlights a significant alignment between the shifts in cookbook recipes and household purchasing behaviors, suggesting that cookbook content continues to reflect dietary trends.
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