What is the Mediterranean diet food pyramid?

The base of the pyramid represents foods that you should eat every day and incorporate into every meal.

The next tier represents foods that you ideally have at least two times per week, including fish andseafood.

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“It also often allows for more mindful, and even slower eating than eating alone.”

How does it differ from the USDA food pyramid?

“It still communicates that all fats are equal and therefore should be limited,” Knudsen explains.

Mediterranean diet food pyramid

Is the Mediterranean diet pyramid still a good model to follow?