PROMED diet behaviours

1 tablespoon of olive oil.≥2 portions of fruit.≥3 portions of vegetables.≥2 portions of wholegrain foods (including wholemeal bread, wholegrain rice, whole wheat pasta).≥2 portions of dairy foods (including, milk, cheese, yoghurts) or plant protein alternatives.Moderate alcohol (1-2 glasses of wine/beer consumed with meals) for alcohol consumers.
Preferential consumption of chicken and oily fish over red meat, ≥2 portions of each and red meat <2 portions.3 handfuls of natural nuts (90 g).Written materials (PROMED diet guide and recipe book) will be provided to support adoption of diet behaviours. Participants will be given a recipe book with suggested quick, low-cost menu plans and practical dietary tips to overcome small appetite. Key foods will be delivered to their home free of charge for the first 3 months to encourage adoption of the PROMED diet behaviours. Foods will be self-selected by participants from a predefined list to facilitate personal preference and will include olive oil, fruits and vegetables, wholegrain foods (cereals, breads, rice and pasta), nuts, nut butters, canned oily fish and low-fat dairy foods.