Diet and Health FAQ

Tagged As: traditional mediterranean diet

Question:
What percentages of calories from fat / protein / cholesterol are they talking about when they say 'traditional Mediterranean diet'? (I know there's more to the diet than that, but still...)

Answer:
Up to 40% of the calories are from good fats (olive oil, nuts)in the traditional Mediterranean diet . The traditional Mediterranean diet features an abundance of vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts and cereals and regular use of olive oil (monounsaturated fats), moderate amounts of fish and dairy products (mostly yogurt or cheese), small amounts of red meat (low intake of saturated fats) and moderate consumption of alcohol, usually in the form of wine and consumed at meals. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/press/releases/press06252003.html