The main takeaway: This is one of the healthiest ways you can eat, but like everything else, if you’re changing your diet or using a diet in your treatment plan for a disease, always talk to your doctor first.
As for risks, dietitians often recommend a Mediterranean-style diet to those managing chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. While this diet is considered heart-healthy, the American Heart Association does point out that it contains more fat than is typically recommended (though it’s still low in unhealthy saturated fat).
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The main takeaway: This is one of the healthiest ways you can eat, but like everything else, if you’re changing your diet or using a diet in your treatment plan for a disease, always talk to your doctor first.