What does “Mediterranean” mean?
Olive oil required, 2+ Mediterranean-pattern ingredients, and ≤5g saturated fat per serving. Structural markers of the Mediterranean dietary pattern.
The threshold
Olive oil is present, at least one additional Mediterranean-pattern ingredient is present, and saturated fat is under 5g per serving.
The Mediterranean dietary pattern is defined by its food composition, not just its nutrient profile. Olive oil as the primary fat source, abundant legumes, frequent fish and seafood. Olive oil is required because it's the defining element. This is the most-studied eating pattern in nutrition science. Ingredients scanned: olive oil, chickpea, lentil, white bean, black bean, kidney bean, salmon, tuna, sardine, shrimp, cod, tomato, eggplant, zucchini, feta, hummus.
Mediterranean dishes on the menu
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