Mediterranean diet

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The Mediterranean diet is a dietary concept that was first proposed in 1975 by American biologist Ancel Keys and chemist Margaret Keys. It is inspired by the eating habits and traditional foods of Greece, Italy and the Mediterranean coasts of France and Spain, as observed in the late 1950s to early 1960s. It is distinct from both Mediterranean cuisine, which encompasses the diverse culinary traditions of Mediterranean countries, and from the Atlantic diet of northwestern Spain and Portugal, albeit with some shared characteristics. The Mediterranean diet is the most well-known and researched dietary pattern in the world. While based on a specific time and place, the "Mediterranean diet" generically describes an eating pattern that has been refined based on the results of multiple scientific studies. It emphasizes plant-based foods, particularly unprocessed cereals, legumes, vegetables, and fruits; moderate consumption of fish and dairy products (mostly cheese and yogurt); and low amounts...

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