What is a Mediterranean diet?

The "Mediterranean diet" is based on the cuisine of Spain, southern Italy, southern France, Greece, and parts of the Middle East. Some of the main foods in this diet include olive oil, legumes like chickpeas (aka "garbanzo beans"), unrefined grains like brown rice or quinoa, fresh vegetables, lean dairy, especially yogurt and light cheeses like feta, just a little meat, and a moderate amount of red wine. Nutritional experts agree that olive oil contains a very high level of monounsaturated fats, most notably oleic acid, which may be linked to a reduction in coronary heart disease risk. Evidence suggests that the antioxidants in olive oil improve cholesterol regulation and LDL cholesterol reduction, and that it has other anti-inflammatory and anti-hypertensive effects.

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