Although the term ‘Mediterranean diet’ is commonly used, it is more a dietary pattern or style of eating rather than a single fixed diet.
The traditional Mediterranean diet originated in the olive-growing areas of the Mediterranean region. It has a strong cultural association with these areas. Although the term ‘Mediterranean diet’ is commonly used, it is more a dietary pattern or style of eating rather than a single fixed diet. That’s because the types of traditional foods featured in it can vary based on geography in the Mediterranean region.