Doctors say that the traditional diet in some Mediterranean countries, for
example Greece and Italy, is very healthy.
Why is it good for you?
In these countries, people eat a lot of
and vegetables, bread, pasta,
rice, fish, and olive oil. They don't eat a
lot of red 2
or butter.
This diet is very good for your heart,
and people in these countries live
longer than in other countries.
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How to eat like Mediterranean
people and live a long life:
• Eat a lot of fruit and vegetables
every day.
Use olive oil for cooking and
for 3
• Don't eat 4
with
your bread.
Eat a lot of 5
Don't eat a lot of meat,
for example,
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• Sit down with your family
for lunch and dinner.
Don't hurry your meals!
