The Mediterranean diet places a focus on fresh vegetables and fruit, whole grains, legumes, olive oil and fish while avoiding junk food, packaged or processed food, red meats, sweets, eggs and butter.
The Mediterranean diet places a focus on fresh vegetables and fruit, whole grains, legumes, olive oil and fish while avoiding junk food, packaged or processed food, red meats, sweets, eggs and butter. Meals should be prepared simply without extra sauces or gravies, and portions of lean meat or chicken should be small.