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What is Mediterranean cuisine?
Foods and cooking traditions of countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
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What countries' cuisines are included?
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What is the Mediterranean Diet?
Foods and cooking traditions of countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
Italy, Spain, Greece, France, Lebanon, Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, others.
An eating pattern based on traditional Mediterranean foods; linked to longevity.
Ancel Keys's research linking Mediterranean diet to low heart disease rates.
Olive oil, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish, fruits, nuts, moderate wine.
Vegetables/grains at base; meat and sweets at top (sparingly).
Primary fat; used liberally for cooking and finishing.
First-press olive oil with acidity below 0.8%.
EVOO has lower acidity and superior flavor.
Daily protein source: chickpeas, lentils, fava beans, white beans.
Bread, bulgur, farro, barley, couscous, polenta.
Frequent (2-3x/week) — sardines, anchovies, sea bass, salmon, tuna.
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