3. The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet is a way of
eating based on the traditional foods
(and drinks) of the countries
surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
The Mediterranean Diet is not a
diet, as in “go on a diet,” even
though it is a great way to lose
weight or improve your health.
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4. Mediterranean Diet guidelines:
Fruits and Vegetables:
Mediterranean Diet provides
6-12 servings per day
Grain Products:
Mediterranean Diet provides
4-6 servings per day
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5. Milk and Alternatives:
The Mediterranean Diet provides 1-
3 servings of low fat dairy products
per day
Meat and Alternatives:
The Mediterranean Diet provides
1-2 servings of poultry, fish and
shellfish per week
Mediterranean Diet guidelines:
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7. Olive oil is one of the
most important
products in the
Mediterranean Diet.
It’s the healthiest oil.
It’s used for cooking,
but also for beauty
products.
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Olive Oil
8. Mineral water and generally
water is really important in
the Mediterranean Diet
because it helps you focus
and it also helps you digest
food better.
Mineral Water
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10. Feta is a
Greek cheese
made mainly
from sheep
milk. It’s salty
and Epirus is
famous for it.
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Feta Cheese
11. Pies
Epirus is also very famous
for its pies (e.g. cheese,
vegetable, chicken pies)
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12. One of the most famous pies of
Epirus is New Year’s Meat pie,
which has a coin in it. Whoever
finds it in his/her piece is considered
lucky for the rest of the year.
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Meat pies