The Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet is characterized by abundant plant-origin foods such as whole wheat breads, pasta, brown /unpolished rice, vegetables, legumes/pulses, fruits and nuts; the use of olive oil as the main source of additional fat, moderate consumption of fish, seafood, poultry, dairy products (yogurt, cheese) and eggs, as well as small amounts of red meat.

The basic Mediterranean diet pattern is as follows:

• Legumes/Pulses : Eat daily.
• Fruit : 2.5 cups daily.
• Vegetables : 2 cups daily.
• Fish : More than twice weekly.
• Nuts : A handful daily.
• Poultry : 1-2 a week (not fried)
• Dairy products : 2 cups of a low-fat variety daily.
• Fats : Use primarily monounsaturated fats like olive oil or canola
• Eggs : Less than 2 per week.
• Avoid fried foods and processed foods.

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