Mediterranean diets
Greek food patterns
Mediterranean diets are eating patterns modeled on the traditional cuisines of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea—especially Greece, southern Italy, and Spain.
The emphasis falls on olive oil, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish, and moderate wine consumption, with limited red meat and processed foods.
Research associates Mediterranean diets with cardiovascular health and longevity: Her doctor recommended switching to a Mediterranean diet.
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- fruitsEdible seed-bearing crops
- sun-dried tomatoesDehydrated fruit preserved outdoors
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- lifestylesPatterns of daily existence
herbs · nuts · foods · antioxidants · seeds · fish · olive oil · extra virgin · fresh herbs · Greek cuisine · Italian cuisine · heart health · communal meals · family table · Lebanese cuisine · coastal living · seasonal eating · whole grains
Mediterranean dietsRussian cuisine
Traditional foods from Moscow's homeland
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