It is well known that a Mediterranean diet is an extremely healthy way to eat. Typically high in whole grains, olive oil, vegetables, legumes, pulses and fruit, it also allows for moderate amounts of white meat and fish to be eaten, as well as the occasional amount of red meat.
The high levels of anti-oxidants that come with such a diet are thought to explain the low incidence of heart disease and cancer in countries favouring the Mediterrean way of eating. When combined with regular exercise, this diet has been proved to aid a health promoting lifestyle.
How do we introduce the Mediterranean way of eating in our nurseries?
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