The Mediterranean Diet

Some Mediterranean countries are....

• the U.S.A., Canada and the U.K.

• Canada, the U.K. and Spain

• Greece, Italy and Spain

• Italy, France and the U.K.

The best type of oil for cooking and dressing is...

• green oil

• butter

• vegetable oil

• extra virgen olive oil

In the Mediterranean diet, we prioritize ...

• frozen foods produced in Mediterranean countries

• melons, grapes and carrots

• foods grown in the summer

• fresh, seasonal and locally grown foods

The best dessert for good health is...

• chocolate fruit cake

• fruit muffins

• cookies and chocolate covered fruit

• fruit

In the Mediterranean diet, red meat is recommended ...

• for every day

• for breakfast

• in small quantities

• in sandwiches

The best kind of pasta, bread or rice to eat is ....

• whole grain

• dark brown

• Italian

• white

This food group includes lentils, chick peas and beans, for example.

• vegans

• lettuce

• legumes

• pecans

The best dairy product to choose is...

• ice cream

• Italian cheese

• fermented milk

• goat milk

In the Mediterranean diet, the best drink is...

• water

• water with herbs

• herbal tea

• coffee

An important part of the Mediterranean diet is ...

• reading books by Mediterranean writers

• doing physical activity

• going to the beach

• wearing a hat