What are the key components of a Mediterranean diet?

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Congratulations, that is great news and yes it is essential that you start working on a diet and yes Mediterranean diet is a good option to start with because it mainly relies upon the greater intake of plant-based food products and limited consumption of meat products but check for your pregnancy induce allergies as adding a lot of plant-based food, especially green leafy veggies, as per your height, weight, the age we need to customize diet plan no details are mention in your query. Plus as per the second and third trimesters, your dietary needs change so follow up for the same. You can surely start with a few tips here-

1 Regular intake of fruits and vegetables.

2 Frequent consumption of whole grains and legumes.

3 Daily use of olive oil, nuts, and seeds as a source of fats.

4 A moderate intake of dairy products.

5 Occasional consumption of eggs, meat, and fish.

6 Seldom intake of honey and added sugars.

Foods to avoid on the Mediterranean Diet-

Before following a strict Mediterranean diet plan, you need to shun certain types of food such as

1 Butter and refined oils.

2 Refined grains like white bread and pasta, pizza, and food products made from white or refined flour.

3 Processed and packaged food products.

4 Red meat.

5 Desserts with high-added sugars.

6 Alcohol.

These are a few tips but you need to take a personalized dietary consultation once.

I hope this helps.

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