“There is no strict definition of the Mediterranean diet,” says Joanna Troulakis, MD, a cardiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.
“There is no strict definition of the Mediterranean diet,” says Joanna Troulakis, MD, a cardiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. “It incorporates the healthy components of several different countries’ diets. Rather than focusing on strict formulas and calculations, it is based on overall eating patterns. As such, it can be tailored to meet an individual’s preferences and goals.”