We hear the advice a lot, but what does a ‘diverse’ diet really mean? Experts stress it doesn’t just mean eating lots of different foods of all types! We risk developing overweight and obesity if we include lots of poor quality, processed foods in our varied diet. We need to emphasise quality over quantity on top of diversity; that means prioritising plants, especially a wide range of vegetables, and including grains, legumes and fruit of different types. Behavioral factors may …