What is a mediterranean diet?
The mediterranean diet consists of traditional foods from countries bordering the mediterranean sea, such as Greece, France, and Italy. The diet typically contains fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lentils, nuts, and seeds. Extra-virgin olive oil is a typical source of healthy fats. The diet does not contain heavily processed foods, products with added sugar, or large amounts of unhealthy fats as found in butter, red meat, and cheese.
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What is a mediterranean diet?

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The mediterranean diet consists of traditional foods from countries bordering the mediterranean sea, such as Greece, France, and Italy. The diet typically contains fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lentils, nuts, and seeds. Extra-virgin olive oil is a typical source of healthy fats. The diet does not contain heavily processed foods, products with added sugar, or large amounts of unhealthy fats as found in butter, red meat, and cheese.
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