Mediterranean Diet and Alcohol

Consuming alcohol, mainly in the form of red wine sipped as part of a meal, is a key component of…

The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid

The main features of the Mediterranean diet have been schematically presented in a diet pyramid, known as the Mediterranean Diet…

Main Features of the Mediterranean Diet

The common dietary characteristics shared by the people of the Mediterranean countries are: Last but not least, the Mediterranean diet…

Dairy products in the Mediterranean Diet

Dairy products, especially yogurt and cheese, have a prominent place in Greek cuisine. In fact, Greece has a long tradition…

Grains in the Mediterranean Diet

Grains and their products are an integral part of the Greek Mediterranean diet. Grains, and especially whole or minimally processed…

Legumes in the Mediterranean Diet

Legumes are plants and plant seeds in the family Fabaceae, which includes beans, lentils, chickpeas and broad beans. Legumes are…

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