Page 20 - The Mediterranean Refresh

Your New Food Pyramid

This food pyramid was developed by The Mediterranean Diet Foundation
Expert Group and shows which foods you should eat as part of the diet.
Each recipe in this book closely follows this pyramid.

JUNK FOOD, SWEETS,
SUGAR DRINKS

MILK, CHEESE AND EGGS MEAT, POULTRY,
SAUSAGE AND FISH

WHOLE GRAINS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

WATER
8 cups
depending on weight

Here are the basic percentages of each food group you should aim for
each day, based on the Mediterranean Food Pyramid:

Water 7-8 cups a day (8-oz)
Fresh Fruits 40% • Try to opt for fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies. If
and Vegetables you’re ever hungry, just know you can eat more veggies!

Whole Grains 25%
Dairy Products 10%

Meat, Poultry 15% • Always choose poultry over red meat. If serving
and Fish red meat, make portions small.
Junk Food 10%
and Sweets

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