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The Mediterranean diet includes…
Fresh fruits like apples, strawberries, apricots, peaches, and kiwis.
Vegetables like zucchini, eggplants, spinach, peppers, sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower. Try fresh or frozen options.
Whole wheat grain foods like bread, pasta, pita, pizza, and brown rice.
Have that bread dipped in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), but not with margarine or butter. Margarine and butter contain too many saturated and/or trans fats to fit into this diet model.
The primary source of fat in the Mediterranean is extra virgin olive oil. It provides monounsaturated fat, which helps lower LDL cholesterol (aka “bad” cholesterol) and contains the highest levels of antioxidants. Research indicates that a diet rich in olive oil could play a role in the prevention of osteoporosis, heart disease, and some types of cancer.
Nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, are high in healthful fats. Fatty fish like mackerel, sardines, tuna, and salmon are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
The Mediterranean diet includes a moderate amount of red wine. Men can drink 2 glasses per day while women can have 1 glass per day.
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