Table 1 PREDIMED Diet goals20 compared to Med-South Diet goalsa
Food | PREDIMED Diet goal | Med-South Diet goal |
|---|---|---|
1--Vegetable Oil | Olive oil group: ≥ 4 tbsp/day extra virgin olive oil | 2–6 servings/day of foods high in healthy fats (nuts, fish, full fat salad dressings and spreads, other foods prepared with olive or vegetable oils, and vegetables with high fat content such as avocado) |
2--Tree nuts and peanuts | Nut group: ≥ 3 servings/wk b | ≥3 servings/wk |
3--Fresh fruits | ≥3 servings/day | ≥7 servings for fruits and vegetables/day |
4--Vegetables | ≥3 servings/day | |
5--Fish (especially fatty fish), seafood | ≥3 servings/wk | ≥1 servings/wk |
6--Legumes | ≥3 servings/wk | ≥3 servings/wk |
7--Sofritob | ≥2 servings/wk | No recommendation |
8--White meat | Instead of red meat | Consume poultry often |
9--Wine with meals (optional, only for habitual drinkers) | ≥7 glasses/wk | Do not recommend starting wine consumption, but provide information on effects of alcohol for heart health, suggesting up to 1 serving a day for females and up to 2 for males |
10--Soda drinks | <1 drink/day | <1 drink/day |
11--Commercial bakery goods, sweets, and pastries | <3 servings/wk | <3 servings/wk |
12--Spread fats | <1 serving/day | Up to several servings/day of trans fat free spreads |
13--Red and processed meats | <1 serving/day | ≤1 serving/day |