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Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet does not exist. It sounds strong, but we must bear in mind that some 16 countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, so that the diet varies from country to country, even between regions within a country.
The cultural, ethnic, religious, economic and agricultural produce different diets, different forms of food.
However, there are similarities between the dietary patterns of the Mediterranean. These common features are those commonly associated with the Mediterranean diet:
- High consumption of fruits, vegetables, bread and other cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts and seeds.
- Olive oil is a major source of monounsaturated fat. Read the rest of this entry »