The New Modern Mediterranean Diet 4-Week Meal Plan

Step into a healthier, more flavorful way of eating with this exclusive 4-Week Meal Plan! Created by Executive Chef Giuseppe Urbano, this program takes the guesswork out of healthy cooking.

Chef Urbano developed innovative recipe variations that adapt to different cuisines and cultural tastes, making it easy to incorporate core Mediterranean principles into your lifestyle.

Based on the dietary habits of the world's longest-living populations, this plan guides you toward balanced, gourmet meals and builds the foundation for lasting healthy habits.

What’s Included in the Program:

  • A complete 30-day structure with five meals per day, organized into simple 7-day menus.

  • Weekly nutritional balance summaries to help you stay aligned with your health goals.

  • Chef-crafted International healthy e-recipes designed for easy, delicious home cooking.

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This program is built on years of real-world testing with people pursuing different health goals since June 2021, totaling over 10,000 hours of deliberate practice and refinement (based on principles from Anders Ericsson, the world-renowned psychologist who studied expert performance) to ensure that every meal, recipe, and plan works for real-life results.

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EXAMPLE OF WEEK 1 MENU AT A GLANCE (LIMITED VERSION) for 2000 cal/day for healthy individuals ages 18+ with no food restrictions**

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DAY 1

  • 55 g (1.94 oz.) Cereal of your choice (no added sugar)

    • 55 g (2 oz.) Strawberries

    • 4 g (2 tsp) Sliced Almonds

    • 12 g (1 T) Raisins

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Milk or similar

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • 85 g (3 oz.) Berry Mix

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Yogurt plain

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • Greek Entree Salad with Kidney Beans and Feta Cheese

    85 g (3 oz.) Blackberries

    • 150 g (2 lg rolls) Bread

    • 400 ml (13.52 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • 85 g (3 oz.) Green Grapes

    4 g Peanuts unsulted

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Milk or similar•

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) 1 gl. Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl.oz.) Coffee or Tea with no caffeine* no sugar added

  • • Chicken Breast Marsala with Roasted Potatoes and Garlic Broccoli

    170 g (6 oz.) White Peaches

    • 55 g (2 slices/1 med roll) Bread

    • 400 ml (13.52 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl.oz.) Coffee or Tea with no caffeine*, no sugar added

  • • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

DAY 2

  • • 55 g (1.94 oz.) Cereal, or 2 slices of Bread or half Bagel

    25g (2 tsp) Low-fat cheese slice/spread

    • 55 g (2 oz.) Fruit Salad Mix

    • 4 g (1/2 T) Chia Seeds

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Milk or similar

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • 85 g (3 oz.) Plums

    125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Yogurt plain

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • Garden Salad Appetizer

    • Pasta Fagioli White Beans Soup Bowl

    85 g (3 oz.) Kiwi

    • 110 g (4 slices/2 med rolls) Bread

    • 400 ml (13.52 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • 85 g (3 oz.) Coconut

    • 4 g Hazelnuts unsulted

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Milk or similar

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) 1 gl. Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl.oz.) Coffee or Tea with no caffeine* no sugar added

  • White Fish Fillet "Crazy Water" with Wild Rice Mix and Roasted Asparagus

    170 g (6 oz.) Yellow Apple

    • 55 g (2 slices/1 med roll) Bread

    • 400 ml (13.52 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl.oz.) Coffee or Tea with no caffeine*, no sugar added

  • • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

DAY 3

  • 50 g (1.75 oz.) Bakery breakfast item (Croissant, Muffin, Scone etc,) or 2 Pancakes or 2 Waffles

    20 g (1T) Marmalade or spread/topping/filling

    • 55 g (2 oz.) Blueberries 4 g

    • 4 g (1 tsp) Flax Seeds

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Milk or similar

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • 85 g (3 oz.) Green Grapes

    125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Yogurt plain

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • Mexican Queso Fresco Entree Salad with Black Beans

    85 g (3 oz.) Banana small

    • 150 g (2 lg rolls) Bread

    • 400 ml (13.52 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • 85 g (3 oz.) Pineapple bites

    4 g Cashew nuts unsulted

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Milk or similar

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) 1 gl. Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl.oz.) Coffee or Tea with no caffeine* no sugar added

  • • Egg-Noodle Fettuccine Pasta with Bolognese Meat Sauce

    170 g (6 oz.) Red Pear

    • 55 g (2 slices/1 med roll) Bread

    • 400 ml (13.52 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl.oz.) Coffee or Tea with no caffeine*, no sugar added

  • • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

DAY 4

  • 55 g (1.94 oz.) Cereal of your choice (no added sugar)

    • 55 g (2 oz.) Honeydew melon

    • 4 g (1/2 T) Chia Seeds

    • 12 g (1 T) Raisins

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Milk or similar

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • 85 g (3 oz.) Brown Pears

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Yogurt plain

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • Pork and Barley Bowl Entree

    85 g (3 oz.) Cantaloupe bites

    • 110 g (4 slices/2 med rolls) Bread

    • 400 ml (13.52 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • 85 g (3 oz.) Cherries

    • 4 g Pecans unsulted

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) 1 gl. Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl.oz.) Coffee or Tea with no caffeine* no sugar added

  • • Linguine Pasta Shrimp Fra-Diavola with Zucchini

    170 g (6 oz.) Berry Mix

    • 55 g (2 slices/1 med roll) Bread

    • 400 ml (13.52 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl.oz.) Coffee or Tea with no caffeine*, no sugar added

  • • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

DAY 5

  • • 55 g (1.94 oz.) Cereal, or 2 slices of Bread or half Bagel

    • 55 g (2 oz.) Banana

    • 4 g (2 tsp) Sliced Almonds

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Milk or similar

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • 85 g (3 oz.) Mandarin/Tangerine

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Yogurt plain

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • Farfalle Pasta Primavera with Fresh Tomatoes

    85 g (3 oz.) Red Apple (half)

    • 150 g (2 lg rolls) Bread

    • 400 ml (13.52 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • 85 g (3 oz.) Fruit Salad

    4 g Walnuts unsalted

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Milk or similar

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) 1 gl. Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl.oz.) Coffee or Tea with no caffeine* no sugar added

  • • Asian Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry with Brown Rice

    170 g (6 oz.) Purple Grapes

    • 55 g (2 slices/1 med roll) Bread

    • 400 ml (13.52 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl.oz.) Coffee or Tea with no caffeine*, no sugar added

  • • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

DAY 6

  • • 50 g (1.75 oz.) Bakery breakfast item (Croissant, Muffin, Scone etc,) or 2 Pancakes or 2 Waffles

    20 g (1T) Marmalade or spread/topping/filling

    • 55 g (2 oz.) Cantaloupe

    • 4 g (1 tsp) Flax Seeds

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Milk or similar

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • 85 g (3 oz.) Strawberries

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Yogurt plain

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • Garden Salad Appetizer

    • Chili con Carne Soup Bowls

    85 g (3 oz.) Berry Mix

    • 110 g (4 slices/2 med rolls) Bread

    • 400 ml (13.52 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • 85 g (3 oz.) Purple Grapes

    • 8 g Pistachos unsalted

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Milk or similar

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) 1 gl. Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl.oz.) Coffee or Tea with no caffeine* no sugar added

  • • Egg Frittata Entree with Spinach and Potatoes

    170 g (6 oz.) Green Apple

    • 55 g (2 slices/1 med roll) Bread

    • 400 ml (13.52 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl.oz.) Coffee or Tea with no caffeine*, no sugar added

  • • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

DAY 7

  • • 1 Fried Egg

    • 55 g (2 slices/1 med roll) Bread

    • 55 g (2 oz.) Blood Orange

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Milk or similar

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • 85 g (3 oz.) Fruit Salad

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Yogurt plain

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • Garden Salad Appetizer with Beans

    • Portobella Mushroom Sandwich with Swiss Cheese

    • 85 g (3 oz.) Blueberries

    • 110 g (4 slices/2 med rolls) Whole Wheat Bread

    • 400 ml (13.52 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl. oz.) Coffee or Tea* no sugar added

  • • 85 g (3 oz.) Honeydew melon bites

    • 8 g Pistachios unsalted

    • 125 ml (4 fl.oz.) Milk or similar

    • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) 1 gl. Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl.oz.) Coffee or Tea with no caffeine* no sugar added

  • • Grilled Tuna Fillet with Pilaf Couscous and Roasted Corn

    • 170 g (6 oz.) Coconut

    • 75 g (3 slices/1 lg roll) Bread

    • 400 ml (13.52 fl.oz.) Water

    • 250 ml (8 fl.oz.) Coffee or Tea with no caffeine*, no sugar added

  • • 200 ml (6.75 fl.oz.) Water

*Occasional Foods: These are not essential for meeting macro and micronutrient needs. Due to their high energy density and low nutrient content, or their high content of fats, sugars, salt, alcohol, caffeine, theine, and other substances, they may risk compromising the balance of your diet and health. Please consult with your doctor or a licensed nutritionist before consumption.

**This menu plan and its recipes are developed by a certified chef, and it meet the guidelines of The New Modern Mediterranean Diet Italian Pyramid, and can potentially contribute to increasing your lifespan. By using this menu and its recipes, you agree to our Terms of Service. © Copyright 2022 www.MealsForLongevity.com All rights reserved.


Week 1 - Menu Balance explained in detail

This weekly menu aligns with the LARN (Dietary Reference Values of Nutrients and Energy for the Italian Population, Revision IV, 2014) science-based recommendations for a balanced diet. Each food group’s values are carefully matched in grams to ensure optimal nutritional balance. Below is the comparison of the recommended values with our MFL (Meals For Longevity) Menu.

LARN Science-Based Recommendations (in grams):

  • Cereal Products: 2235

  • Fruits: 3360

  • Vegetables: 2660

  • Meat, Fish, Eggs, Beans: 1400

  • Milk, Dairy Products: 2625

  • Cheese: 250

  • Salt: 35

  • Oil and Fats: 210

  • Nuts and Seeds: 165

  • Water: 11200

  • Added Sugars: 53

MFL (Meals For Longevity) Menu Values (in grams):

  • Cereal Products: 2235

  • Fruits: 3360

  • Vegetables: 2660

  • Meat, Fish, Eggs, Beans: 1400

  • Milk, Dairy Products: 2625

  • Cheese: 250

  • Salt: 17

  • Oil and Fats: 210

  • Nuts and Seeds: 165

  • Water: 11200

  • Added Sugars: 2

Balance Comparison:

  • Cereal Products: 0 (Perfectly balanced)

  • Fruits: 0 (Perfectly balanced)

  • Vegetables: 0 (Perfectly balanced)

  • Meat, Fish, Eggs, Beans: 0 (Perfectly balanced)

  • Milk, Dairy Products: 0 (Perfectly balanced)

  • Cheese: 0 (Perfectly balanced)

  • Salt: -19 (Less than recommended, healthier choice)

  • Oil and Fats: 0 (Perfectly balanced)

  • Nuts and Seeds: 0 (Perfectly balanced)

  • Water: 0 (Perfectly balanced)

  • Added Sugars: -51 (Significantly less, a healthier choice)

Commentary from Chef Giuseppe:

  • Perfect Alignment: This menu perfectly aligns with LARN's recommendations for most food groups, ensuring a well-balanced diet. It includes cereals, fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, beans, dairy products, cheese, oil and fats, nuts and seeds, and water.

  • Healthier Choices: We have significantly reduced salt and added sugars to our menu. With 19 grams less salt and 51 grams less added sugars, our meals are tailored to provide a healthier option than the standard recommendations. This reduction supports lower blood pressure and decreased risk of chronic diseases.

  • Overall Balance: This menu maintains optimal nutritional balance, offering a health-conscious approach while meeting your daily dietary needs.

Dear Friend,

I have created this sample menu for you, focusing on providing a scientifically balanced plan that supports the health benefits of The New Modern Mediterranean Diet, including longevity and overall well-being. This menu offers a variety of exciting meals, diverse ingredients, and vibrant colors to make your dining experience enjoyable, engaging, and inviting.

Feel free to adjust any ingredients to suit your tastes or dietary needs, such as allergies, while staying within the same food category as closely as possible. This will help maintain the nutritional balance I have designed for you.

Thank you, and enjoy your meals!

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Week 1 e-recipes summary