OIL & HEALTH

Mediterranean Diet Pyramid

The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid is a nutrition guide and it refers to the traditional Mediterranean Diet pattern of eating, suggesting the types and frequency of foods that should be enjoyed every day. The mediterranean Diet Pyramid was published on 1995 by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (1) The pyramid is divided into daily, weekly, and monthly frequencies, but does not recommend serving sizes The pyramid puts for daily use, bread, other grain products, and potatoes, then on the second tier is vegetables, including beans, other legumes, and nuts, and fruits. Third is a shallow tier for olive oil, and next is a cheese and yogurt tier. All of these foods should be consumed daily. Near the top of the pyramid are small blocks for foods consumed a few times a week, including fish, poultry, eggs, and sweets. At the peak of the pyramid are foods consumed only a few times a month, including red meats. The pyramid is accompanied by a wineglass to indicate "wine in moderation" and a running stick figure with the headline "regular physical activity" (Wilson, 1998) (2)