Friday, January 27, 2012

What is a Mediterranean pyramid diet?

somebody explain..i want to try it...if it sounds good to me.What is a Mediterranean pyramid diet?
Here is a link to many pyramids. If you click on Ethnic, you will find several mediterranean pyramid diets.What is a Mediterranean pyramid diet?
There's no one "Mediterranean" diet. At least 16 countries border the Mediterranean Sea. Diets vary between these countries and also between regions within a country. Many differences in culture, ethnic background, religion, economy and agricultural production result in different diets. But the common Mediterranean dietary pattern has these characteristics: high consumption of fruits, vegetables, bread and other cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts and seeds

olive oil is an important monounsaturated fat source

dairy products, fish and poultry are consumed in low to moderate amounts, and little red meat is eaten

eggs are consumed zero to four times a week

wine is consumed in low to moderate amounts

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