Mediterranean Diet Formula

In reality, there is no exact formula of the Mediterranean diet, but olive oil is one of the most significant factors.

About 18 countries border the Mediterranean Sea; countries with very different religions, ethnic background, cultures, agricultural productions and economies. So it’s very difficult to say that there is one Mediterranean diet, because there isn’t!

The common for all Mediterranean diets (dietary patterns) is:

• High intake of vegetable, fruits, bread, pasta and other cereals
• Olive oil is the most important fat source and almost the only vegetable oil used
• Dairy products are consumed moderately, fish and poultry is also moderate. Red meat is very rare.
• Eggs are consumed just few times a month.
• Wine is consumed regularly and is a habit with all meals (lunch and dinner), but the consumption of wine is moderate (one glass per meal).