MFA Member Resources

The MFA proudly thanks all our members. Without their support, we would be unable to raise consumer awareness about the advantages of eating the Mediterranean way. Each member has made a commitment to help educate consumers about the healthfulness of the Mediterranean Diet through their products and their materials. Click on the links below to learn more.

Bard Valley Natural Delights Medjool Dates

Our friends at Bard Valley Natural Delights Medjool Dates have compiled this list to highlight the fruit's rightful place in the Mediterranean Diet.
Top Ten Date Nutrition Facts (PDF 164 KB)

The California Avocado Commission

These fact sheets explain how to choose, ripen, store, and handle delicious California avocados as well as provides general nutrition information about California avocados.

Avocado Handling Fact Sheet (PDF 388 KB)
California Avocado Nutrition Facts (PDF 214.26 KB)
Heart Health: Get the Good Fats with California Avocados (PDF 724KB)

California Walnut Board & California Walnut Commission

Peruse through this list of recipes from California Walnuts to find out how to bring savory flavor and texture to any Mediterranean meal. When you are finished, visit their website to order a hard copy of your own.
Mediterranean Diet Recipes (PDF 2.15 MB)

Food Match

Divina Olives Tasting Guide (PDF 200 KB)

International Collection
Flax-seed oil is in keeping with the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid. It is exceptionally high in polyunsaturated fatty acids, low in saturated fatty acid, cholesterol, trans fat, and it is sodium free.
Flax-Seed Oil (PDF 1.6 MB)

Lindsay Olive Company

Learn more about olives, a nutritious food that's part of the Mediterranean diet and way of life.
Lindsay Olives Info (PDF 225 KB)

This two-page handout from California Ripe Olives about the nutrition benefits of olives reminds us that it’s important to make all of the foods you eat count toward your nutrition requirements.
Making Olive Your Food Count (PDF 124 KB) 

Fat often gets a bad rap, but not all fats are created equal. This informative two-page handout from California Ripe Olives explains why, when it comes to fat, it's quality over quantity.
The Skinny on Fat (PDF 68 KB)
The Skinny on Fat for People with Diabetes (PDF 68 KB)
The Skinny on Fat for Seniors (PDF 60 KB)

National Fisheries Institute (NFI)

What's it like to be a seafood lover who's pregnant? Well, if that's you, perfect! Pregnancy is one of the best times to indulge your love of fish.
A Seafood Lover's Guide to Eating During Pregnancy (PDF 1.4 MB)

The terrific tips on this bookmark help parents successfully make and serve seafood for their families.
Simple Ways to Prepare Perfect Seafood and Get Kids to Like It (PDF 1.0 MB)

Pick My Fish: An on-the-go mobile site to help you pick the perfect fish in stores and restaurants.

North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA)

Are you unsure of what kind of olive oil to buy? Want to bake with olive oil instead of butter? Need tips on how to store your oil? Look no further! NAOOA has all the information you need.
Olive Oil Every Day  (PDF 1.5 MB)

Peanut Institute

A brochure with tips on how people can alter their diets in small ways to gain the many health benefits of a Mediterranean-style Diet.
Mediterranean-Style Diet (PDF 285 KB)

A newsletter detailing the benefits of adding healthy fats to your diet.
Food For Thought (PDF 210 KB)