A poor diet isn't always obvious. You can cook at home and still eat too little fibre, vegetables, whole grains or protein—or too much salt, sugar and saturated fat. Learn what makes a diet poor and discover simple, realistic ways to improve your everyday meals without aiming for perfection.

In January 2025, the Estonian Health Development Institute published new national recommendations for diet, physical activity, and sleep. In this article, I will briefly explain what these recommendations are, provide a historical overview, and share also Estonians' dietary habits based on a 2014 study with the recommended intake. However, the main focus will be on the 2025 national dietary, physical activity, and sleep guidelines, outlining the changes and updates compared