Typically, fast and processed foods are eliminated and replaced with whole foods including fruit, vegetables, lean proteins and wholegrains, and meals are social events, being shared with friends and family.
Although here in the UK we are some way from the warm Mediterranean climes, it’s still possible to adopt this style of eating without making massive changes. Rather than being a strict ‘diet’, the MedDiet is more a set of guiding principles that influence how you select, prepare and eat food. Typically, fast and processed foods are eliminated and replaced with whole foods including fruit, vegetables, lean proteins and wholegrains, and meals are social events, being shared with friends and family.