1. The Mediterranean Diet

2. Commun Characteristics
Generous amount of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Small portions of nuts and seeds.
Healthy fats such as olive oil.
Moderate amounts of dairy products, poultry and fish on a regular basis.
Little amounts of red and processed meats
Low to moderate amounts of alcohol

3. Conventional Diet Pyramid

4. One Mediterranean Diet a day keeps the doctor away

5. Mediterranean vs industrialized diet
Olive oil
Greens
Fresh fruits
No corn
Raw, lightly cooked
Unprocessed
Natural flavors
Fish
Some dairy products/Goat milk
Other oils/ Trans fats
Fries, Potatoes, Fries…
Canned fruits
Corn, Corn, Corn….
Charred, Deep fried
Highly processed
Artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners
Redmeat
High dairy/ Cow milk

6. Heart-Healthy Diet or Healthy Lifestyle
Not so much the diet itself, as the groups of foods it promotes.
Fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, cereals, nuts and olive oil .