The popular “Mediterranean diet” that you hear about today was patterned after the traditional diets eaten in Mediterranean countries
Traditional Mediterranean diets have:
The basic message of the Mediterranean diet is to eat a plant-based diet that is low in saturated and trans fat, and move every day!
Some helpful tips: Adopt an old-style European approach to food and eating: Think about your food choices; relax and pay attention to what you put in your mouth; avoid processed or packaged foods; drink more water and avoid soft drinks; eat a piece of fresh fruit for dessert; appreciate, savor, and enjoy every meal; and take a walk after dinner and stop to smell the roses!