“The Mediterranean diet is a pattern of eating that encompasses nine food groups to promote healthy outcomes,” says Amy Pinkham, RDN, a registered dietitian at Geisinger.
“The Mediterranean diet is a pattern of eating that encompasses nine food groups to promote healthy outcomes,” says Amy Pinkham, RDN, a registered dietitian at Geisinger. “It’s not about a regimented diet plan or calorie-constricted diet. Instead, you choose the ingredients in these food groups and you can eat any cuisine you desire, so it’s much more sustainable.”