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Mediterranean Diet Pyramid

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The Mediterranean Pyramid is more detailed than the USDA version of how to group foods together, and it show us how we can select foods in proportion to give us the nutrients we need.

It also shows more emphasis on the selections at the base and fewer choices from the tip of the pyramid. The pyramid also calls attention to the fact that activity is at the base of a healthy lifestyle. Water consumption is also noted as important; and if alcohol is consumed, it should be occasional, similar to other foods higher in the pyramid, such as sources of saturated fats and sugary sweets.

Sample Meal Plan: Mediterranean Diet

Breakfast
6 oz. Greek-style low fat yogurt
1 cup Berries
1/4 cup Walnuts
2 Whole wheat pancakes (4 in. diameter)

Lunch
2-3 Corn tortillas
1/4 cup Mashed pinto beans
1 Tbsp. Low fat cheese
Grilled zucchini

Dinner
2 cups Mixed greens: garnished with olives, peppers, cucumber, mushrooms and tomato
6 Medium grilled shrimp brushed with olive oil
1/2 cups Mexican rice (sauté with olive oil, corn, tomato, onions)

Snacks: (as needed during the day)
2 slices cantaloupe
4 small seedy crackers
4 oz. Cottage cheese with a fresh peach