Highly processed convenience foods, refined grains, sugary drinks, foods high in added sugars, and processed meats such as salami, sausages and bacon are rarely eaten.
The Mediterranean diet is not just about what is eaten, but also what is not eaten or eaten rarely. Highly processed convenience foods, refined grains, sugary drinks, foods high in added sugars, and processed meats such as salami, sausages and bacon are rarely eaten.