The Mediterranean diet is an eating pattern characterized by eating local, seasonal and fresh foods, typical of the countries in the Mediterranean like Italy, Spain, and Greece. This eating pattern includes lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fibre, and nuts, with a moderate amount of fish and poultry and limited red meat products and processed foods. Aside from the food itself, this way of eating promotes enjoying food, eating a variety, eating together, and home cooking.
It is known for being one of the healthiest eating patterns in the world and has been linked to prevention and management of diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart health. It is a great eating pattern for overall health!
