The Mediterranean diet is a diet inspired by the eating habits of Spain, Italy and Greece in the 1960s.
The principal aspects of this diet include proportionally high consumption of olive oil, legumes, unrefined cereals, fruits, and vegetables, moderate to high consumption of fish, moderate consumption of dairy products (mostly as cheese and yogurt), moderate wine consumption, and low consumption of non-fish meat products. Olive oil has been studied as a potential health factor for reducing all-cause mortality and the risk of chronic diseases.
The principal aspects of this diet include proportionally high consumption of olive oil, legumes, unrefined cereals, fruits, and vegetables, moderate to high consumption of fish, moderate consumption of dairy products (mostly as cheese and yogurt), moderate wine consumption, and low consumption of non-fish meat products. Olive oil has been studied as a potential health factor for reducing all-cause mortality and the risk of chronic diseases.
Ration
| Alcohol | Moderate consumption |
| Bread | Whole grain flour is preferred |
| Cereals | |
| Eggs | |
| Fish | |
| Fruit | |
| Meat and poultry | Poultry and lean meats are allowed |
| Milk | Low fat dairy products are allowed |
| Mushrooms | |
| Nuts | |
| Oil and butter | |
| Sauces | Limited |
| Soft drinks | Unsweetened drinks allowed |
| Sweets | Only low-fat sweets are allowed |
| Vegetables |
Examples of dishes
