The Mediterranean Diet Food List

The Mediterranean Diet Food List , The body mass index also tells you precisely nothing about where the extra fat is located in the body. When it comes to measuring health risks, in particular cardiovascular disease, it’s fat location (especially if it’s around your belly) that is much more effective than the overall amount of body fat. Other common mistakes are eating on large plates and bowls, making too large portions, overeating red meat, chicken skin, snacks, refined carbs or sugar.

Food List Index:

Fruits :

• Sweets & Sweeteners
• Milk & Dairy
• Herbs, Spices & Condiments

Dried Fruits :

• Drinks & Beverages
• Meat & Fish
• Frozen
• Foods
• Grains
• Beans & Legumes Oils
• Snacks & Bakery
• Vegetables Nuts & Seeds

Food :

Apples :Buy organic, they may contain pesticides - Antioxidant, Rich in fiber

Apricots : Antioxidant

Avocado: Rich in healthy fats and B vitamins

Banana :Good for Blood Pressure, Rich in fiber, Prebiotic

Blueberries:Do not store in the fridge for over 3 days. Wash them before consuming. Buy in season. - Antioxidant, Prevent Cognitive Damages

Cantaloupe :Antioxidant, OK for Blood Pressure

Cherries :Buy organic, they may contain pesticides - Anti Inflammatory, Antioxidant Contains Folic Acid

Grapes : Do not store in the fridge for over 3 days. Wash them right before consuming. Buy in season. - Anti Inflammatory, Antioxidant rich in Resveratrol, Prevent Cognitive Damages

Oranges (Lemons, Lime, Grapefruit, Citrus, Tangerine) : Do not store in the fridge over 3 days. Wash them right before consuming. Buy in season. Buy local. Raw is good for salads. - Antioxidant, Good for Blood Pressure, Anti Inflammatory, Good for Cholesterol

Peaches : Do not store in the fridge for over 3 days. Wash them right before consuming. Buy in season. Buy local. Raw is good for salads. Buy organic, they may contain pesticides.

Pears : Buy organic, they may contain pesticides

Strawberries : Buy organic, they may contain pesticides - Antioxidant, Rich in Calcium and

Iron

Watermelon:Do not store in the fridge for over 3 days. Wash them right before consuming. Buy in season. Buy local. Raw is good for salads.

Grains:

Barley :Simmer 10-12 min. - Antioxidant, Metabolism Booster, Good for cholesterol, Prebiotic

Basmati Rice : Don't eat.

Breakfast Cereals :  Watch the ingredients list and avoid those with sugar added - May contain too

much sugar.