Oldways and the Mediterranean Foods Alliance announce that May is Mediterranean Month. It’s a way to promote healthy Mediterranean-style eating.
I can’t think of any other organization that’s done more than Oldways to spread the gospel about the Mediterranean diet.
In this context, “diet” refers to a habitual way of eating rather than a weight-loss program.
But who is Mediterranean Foods Alliance? From their website, MFA “is a group of devoted partners (health professionals, scientists, food companies, retailers, culinary experts, and media) working together to help people eat better with the Mediterranean Diet.”
Mediterranean Month features include:
* Mediterranean diet recipe contest (with prizes!)
* 7-day Mediterranean diet meal plan
* budget-friendly recipes
* Mediterranean Month Calendar Tips for incorporating the Mediterranean diet into your life
Click on the links in the first paragraph for details.
Steve Parker, M.D.
Medical News Today on May 6, 2009, published a comprehensive review of the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. 
