Mediterranean diet pyramid


Mediterranean diet pyramid

A schematic representation of recommendations (by the World Health Organization, Harvard School of Public Health, and Oldways Preservation and Exchange Trust) on the amounts of specific food groups that should be consumed daily. In contrast to the US Department of Agriculture’s food pyramid, which combines all high-protein foods (meat, poultry, fish and beans) in one category, the Mediterranean pyramid recommends increased fish and olive oil and decreased red meat consumption, passes beans into the nuts and legumes group, and categorises wine as optional.