The Olive and the Mediterranean Diet
The mediterranean diet is a nutritional modern diet inspired by countries of the mediterranean, most notably the countries of Greece and Southern Italy. The mediterranean diet brings many benefits from being a diet that is low in saturated fats and high in unsaturated fats (see article 'medical & dietry terms & meanings')
It is only in the last decade or so that the Mediterranean diet has been recognised as a healthy diet showing that, although people in the mediterranean consume relatively high amounts of fat, they have far lower rates of cardiovascular disease compared to other parts of the world. One of the main explanations is thought to be the large amount of olive oil used in the Mediterranean diet.
The Mediterranean diet, rich in fresh fruit and veg with plenty of olive oil is really good for your health and can help you live longer.
This isn't just a diet it's a healthy lifestyle choice
Fruit and vegatables combined with food that contains unsaturated fats like fish, nuts and olive oil form the staple ingredients of a mediterranean diet. Another health benefit from foods like nuts and fish comes from the essential fatty acids and antioxidants they contain which helps improve your cholesterol levels and maintain a healthy heart.