Mediterranean diet
noun
: a diet typical of many Mediterranean countries (such as Italy and Spain) that consists mainly of cereals, grains, vegetables, beans, fruits, and nuts along with moderate amounts of fish, cheese, olive oil, and wine and little red meat
The Mediterranean diet is a veteran of the diet scene and not quite as trendy or weight-loss-focused as some of its siblings. But it's a perennial favorite of doctors and dietitians, buoyed by studies that suggest it can lower the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.—
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For all those who think that choosing healthier foods could cost more when budgets are already tight, Lopez said there are affordable strategies to stay on a healthy track.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
Studies have suggested that following a Mediterranean diet, largely plant-based with an emphasis on whole fruits and vegetables, can reduce levels of inflammation.
—Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
Olive oil is the primary oil and fat used in the Mediterranean diet.
—Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
The study found that the Mediterranean diet reduced the risk of 14 cancers, including breast, colorectal, and pancreatic.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
Studies have suggested that following a Mediterranean diet, largely plant-based with an emphasis on whole fruits and vegetables, can reduce levels of inflammation.
—Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
Olive oil is the primary oil and fat used in the Mediterranean diet.
—Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
The study found that the Mediterranean diet reduced the risk of 14 cancers, including breast, colorectal, and pancreatic.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Mediterranean diet
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“Mediterranean diet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mediterranean%20diet. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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