The Mediterranean Diet was inspired by the diet of regions of Italy, Crete and Greece. Olive oil and red wine are believed to be the key ingredients by many. A study showed people following this diet were less likely to develop depression and heart disease.

Key aspects of this diet include:

high olive oil consumption
high consumption of legumes
high consumption of unrefined cereals
high consumption of fruits
high consumption of vegetables
moderate consumption of dairy products (mostly as cheese and yogurt)
moderate to high consumption of fish
low consumption of meat and meat products
moderate wine consumption

Mediterranean Diet Links

Mayo Clinic: www.mayoclinic.com/health/mediterranean-diet/CL00011

Foundation: www.fdmed.org/en/

Recipes: www.mediterranean-food-recipes.com

Purchase Mediterranean Diet Books


The Complete Idiot's Guide to The Mediterranean Diet	The Mediterranean Diet	The Mediterranean Prescription	The Advanced Mediterranean Diet

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