Hi all--Happy New Year! Georgeann had a fun idea to inspire community meals in January--trying a new 'diet theme' each week. So each week you'll be tasked with bringing something that follows the guidelines of the particular diet. Don't worry--I'll try to keep it pretty easy/straightforward. We will start pretty easy this week with The Mediterranean Diet. Here is a brief summary: The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating based on the traditional cuisine of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. While there is no single definition of the Mediterranean diet, it is typically high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nut and seeds, and olive oil. The main components of the Mediterranean diet include: Daily consumption of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and healthy fats Weekly intake of fish, poultry, beans and eggs Moderate portions of dairy products Limited intake of red meat Other important elements of the Mediterranean diet are shar...
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