the gold-standard mediterranean diet...eat seafood twice a week. 4 for brain and heart health, enjoy...
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Mediterranean Diet A Delicious, Satisfying Way to Eat
�© 2011 Oldways Preservation & Exchange Trust
The Gold-Standard
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It’s a way to eat and live for the rest of your life. Not at all like those fad diets you’ve tried.
The Mediterranean Lifestyle
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The Mediterranean Diet...
... is based on traditional foods from countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea. But you can enjoy it with delicious foods from your local supermarket.
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Eat lots of vegetables. 1
Can you fill half your plate with them at lunch and dinner?
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Change the way you think about meat.
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Enjoy small amounts as a garnish for flavor.
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Always eat breakfast.
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Start your day with fruits, whole grains, and foods that can help keep you full for hours.
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Eat seafood twice a week. 4
For brain and heart health, enjoy tuna, herring, salmon, shellfish and other fish.
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Cook a vegetarian meal once a week. 5
When one night feels comfortable, try two.
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Use good fats. 6
Think extra-virgin olive oil, nuts, seeds, peanuts, avocados and more.
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Enjoy some dairy products. 7
Greek or regular yogurt and a variety of traditional cheeses are great.
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For dessert, eat fresh fruit. 8
Save sweets for a rare treat or special occasion.
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Look for ways to be active.
Dance. Walk. Swim. Bike. Garden. Hike.
More than just Good Food...
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Spend time with family and friends.
Share your food, spiced with conversation.
More than just Good Food...
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Mediterranean Diet Pyramid Meats & Sweets
Less often
Poultry, Eggs, Cheese and Yogurt Moderate portions, daily to weekly
Fish and Seafood Often, at least twice a week
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains (mostly whole), Olive oil, Beans, Nuts, Legumes, Seeds, Herbs and Spices Base every meal on these foods
Wine in moderation
Drink water
Be physically active; Enjoy meals with others
© 2009 Oldways Preservation and Exchange Trust • www.oldwayspt.org
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Many Health Benefits
Reach weight loss or management goals Lower your risk of heart disease and
high blood pressure Fight certain cancers and chronic diseases
Reduce asthma
Avoid diabetes; manage blood sugar
Resist depression
Nurture healthier babies
Scientific evidence shows the Med Diet helps:
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Mediterranean Diet Swaps
Instead of.... Mayonnaise on your sandwich
Butter on your toast
Meat in pasta sauce
Chocolate cake
A bagel with jam
Choose.... Hummus
Olive oil or nut butter
More vegetables!
Baked pear & yogurt sauce
Oatmeal with berries or
Greek yogurt with granola
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For more on the Med Diet...
Oldways & the Mediterranean Foods Alliance offer • delicious, easy recipes and menu planners • bi-weekly Fresh Fridays e-newsletter • the latest scientific research • resources for consumers & health professionals
visit www.oldwayspt.org
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About Oldways
Oldways is a nonprofit food and nutrition education organization, with a mission to guide people to good health through heritage. The Mediterranean Foods Alliance is an Oldways program that raises consumer awareness of Mediterranean foods and flavors, and helps companies build their brands around the remarkably healthy Mediterranean Diet.