OPTIMAL DIET

By Joseph Hazan, M.D., FACOG

The Modified Mediterranean Diet provides

many health benefits. It is based on plant

foods.

EXCLUDED: meats, sweets, flour,fat, corn

syrup and butter.

INCLUDED:Fresh vegetables, olive oil,

legumes, nuts,(walnuts, pecans,

almond and hazelnut),

seeds, fresh fruits,herbs and spices.

Fresh fish, onion,garlic, tomato are

also included.

For frequency, portion size and

menu ideas there

are many resources.

 This diet allows the benefits of

increased

antioxidant intake and reduction of

health risks.