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Mediterranean Diet Food List

Think in food groups, not a rigid list of approved and forbidden ingredients.

Build aroundUse regularlyKeep more limited
Vegetables, fruit, beans, lentils, whole grains, nuts, seedsOlive oil, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy as appropriateHighly processed foods, added sugars, refined carbohydrates and processed meats

Turn the list into a shop

Pick several vegetables, two fruits, one or two whole grains, legumes, nuts, olive oil and proteins that fit your preferences. Buying foods you will actually cook is more useful than chasing an idealized pantry.

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