The Mediterranean is home to the sun, sea and delicious dishes that are believed to be the key to good health.
A typical Mediterranean diet includes a lot of vegetables, fruits, beans and cereal products, such as whole grain bread, pasta and brown rice. It also contains moderate amounts of white meat and some dairy products.
It is the combination of all of these elements that appears to bring health benefits, but one of the most important aspects is the intake of healthy fats. Olive oil, which is a simple unsaturated fat, is most often associated with the Mediterranean diet, but unsaturated fats are also found in nuts, seeds, and oily fish.