Fresh, balanced, and tasty meals are easy to find in Portugal - via The Daily Meal 11.02.2016 | Portuguese food is Mediterranean cuisine at its best, and like the people, it’s warm, vibrant, spicy, and a little mysterious. It’s also balanced, as the people’s diet is filled with fruits, vegetables, fresh seafood, meat, and plenty of sweets. At the center of every meal are two indispensable items — bread and wine — although most Portuguese would probably argue pork should be included too.