Commun CharacteristicsGenerous amount of fruits, vegetables and

whole grains. Small portions of nuts and seeds.Healthy fats such as olive oil.Moderate amounts of dairy products, poultry

and fish on a regular basis.Little amounts of red and processed meatsLow to moderate amounts of alcohol

Conventional Diet Pyramid

One Mediterranean Diet a day keeps the doctor away

Mediterranean vs industrialized diet• Olive oil• Greens• Fresh fruits• No corn• Raw, lightly cooked• Unprocessed• Natural flavors• Fish• Some dairy

products/Goat milk

• Other oils/ Trans fats• Fries, Potatoes,

Fries…• Canned fruits• Corn, Corn, Corn….• Charred, Deep fried• Highly processed• Artificial flavors,

colors, sweeteners• Redmeat• High dairy/ Cow milk

Heart-Healthy Diet or Healthy LifestyleNot so much the diet itself, as the groups of

foods it promotes. Fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, cereals,

nuts and olive oil .