Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet varies by country and region, so it has a range of definitions. But in general, it's high in vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, beans, cereals, grains, fish, and unsaturated fats such as olive oil. It usually includes a low intake of meat and dairy foods. The Mediterranean diet has been linked with good health, professionals praise it as a way to prevent heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer, depression, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s—not to mention its fame as a way to lose weight.