What is a Mediterranean diet pattern?

• A way of eating that is followed by countries in and around the Mediterranean Sea: Italy, Spain and Greece.
• The people that live there live healthier for longer.

The focus is on what you need to eat, not what you need to stop eating

• Food is mainly from plant sources: fruits, vegetables, nuts & seeds, legumes and wholegrains.
• Olive Oil is the main dietary fat
• More white meat and fish, less red meat

The focus is on a healthy lifestyle or pattern

• Sharing meals with family and friends
• Getting enough rest
• Being active