Mediterranean Diet Food Stamp
That Whole Grain Stamp was so successful that the company that brought you that stamp, Oldways Food Issues Think Tank, are creating a Mediterranean Diet Food Stamp. The plan is to introduce the stamp in about 6 weeks.
Here’s what the Food Navigator has to say about the stamp
The new stamp, which is in its final stages of development, will be available for use on products that meet the traditional Mediterranean guidelines set out by Oldways. The nutritional profiles of products submitted for the program will be examined against these guidelines, which promote foods rich in cereals, fruits, vegetables, and olive oil.
The new stamp, which is in its final stages of development, will be available for use on products that meet the traditional Mediterranean guidelines set out by Oldways. The nutritional profiles of products submitted for the program will be examined against these guidelines, which promote foods rich in cereals, fruits, vegetables and olive oil.
Other common foods of the Mediterranean diet include bread, pasta, rice, couscous and potatoes; olives, avocados and grapes; eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, nuts and beans; and cheese and yogurt. Moderate consumption of fish and poultry is also encouraged, whereas consumption of red meat is advised only a few times a month.
The new symbol looks likely to take the shape of an amphora - a jar traditionally used in the Mediterranean region to carry commodities such as wine or oil during trading.
The colors of the symbol will be “straightforward” to avoid confusion on already overloaded product packaging, and will focus on the reddish-brown terra cotta color.
The Med Mark, which will be enclosed in a package-friendly upright rectangle, will also prominently feature the letter ‘M’, together with the words “Mediterranean Diet”, and the website address of a new Oldways site. This will provide information about the diet, including a summary of the primary scientific studies that support its healthfulness.
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