May is Mediterranean Diet Month

The Mediterranean Diet (or Med Diet) reflects a way of eating that is traditional in the countries that surround the Mediterranean where people are healthier than in the US. But you don’t need to travel any further than to your local supermarket to discover its delicious flavors and fresh foods and to benefit from its healthy impact. To bring the Med Diet into your kitchen, follow these 8 simple steps–

1. Eat lots of vegetables.
2. Eat less red meat.
3. Always eat breakfast.
4. Eat seafood twice a week.
5. Cook a vegetarian meal one night a week.
6. Use good fats–olive oil, nuts, peauts, sunflower seeds, olives, and avocadoes.
7. Enjoy some dairy products.
8. For dessert, eat fresh fruit.

For recipes and details on the latest scientific studies about the Mediterranean Diet, turn to the Oldways Mediterranean Foods Alliance.

Click here for a FREE Tip Sheet on the Mediteranean Diet