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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Half were randomized to eating a Mediterranean diet with no restrictions on calories and no requirement to exercise.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Olive Oil Olive oil is a must-have for home chefs and a staple in the Mediterranean diet.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Apr. 2025
One study found that the Mediterranean diet, which includes vegetables like dark leafy greens, may help promote hair growth in people with hair loss.9 Some examples of dark leafy greens include spinach, arugula, and kale.
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—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Compared to the average omnivorous diet with high amounts of red meat, the Mediterranean diet reduces rates of type II diabetes by 16% and cancer by 7%, as well as dying from coronary heart disease by 26%.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Olive Oil Olive oil is a must-have for home chefs and a staple in the Mediterranean diet.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Apr. 2025
One study found that the Mediterranean diet, which includes vegetables like dark leafy greens, may help promote hair growth in people with hair loss.9 Some examples of dark leafy greens include spinach, arugula, and kale.
4.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Compared to the average omnivorous diet with high amounts of red meat, the Mediterranean diet reduces rates of type II diabetes by 16% and cancer by 7%, as well as dying from coronary heart disease by 26%.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Mediterranean diet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mediterranean%20diet. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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