The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating that is based on the traditional cuisines of Greece, Italy and other countries that border the Mediterranean Sea.
The diet emphasizes plant-based foods such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts. It replaces butter with healthy fats, such as olive oil and canola oil, and uses herbs and spices instead of salt to flavor foods.
Mayo Clinic says people who follow the Mediterranean diet have a longer life expectancy and lower rates of chronic diseases compared with other adults.
Additionally, numerous studies have confirmed that the Mediterranean diet helps prevent heart disease and stroke.
The Mayo Clinic Diet’s Mediterranean meal plan features a variety of recipes that are easy to prepare, taste great, and are great for you!
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