High-quality foods include unrefined, minimally processed foods
such as vegetables and fruits, whole grains, healthy fats and healthy
sources of protein, the foods recommended in the Healthy Eating Plate.
Traditional foods are foods and dishes that are passed on through generations or
which have been consumed for many generations.
Traditional foods and dishes are traditional in nature,
and may have a historic precedent in a national dish, regional cuisine or local cuisine.
Traditional foods and beverages may be produced as homemade,
by restaurants and small manufacturers,
and by large food processing plant facilities.
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