January 7th

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 sharing meals with family and friends, enjoying a glass of red wine and being physically active.

We've done a Mediterranean theme before so I'm confident we'll start off the year strong (and healthy!).  As always, please post what you'll be bringing to share.