Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet is based on typical foods and recipes

of Mediterranean-style cooking. It is also considered one of the healthiest lifestyles.

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The Mediterranean diet emphasizes

• Eating primarily plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts

• Replacing butter with healthy fats such as olive oil

• Using herbs, spices and natural salt to flavor foods

• Limiting red meat to no more than a few times a month

• Eating fish and poultry 2-5 times a week

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