The Mediterranean diet is not a specific diet program but a collection of eating habits that are traditionally followed by the people of the Mediterranean region. These are the basic characteristics:
A high consumption of Fruits, Vegetables, potatoes, beans, Nuts, seeds, bread and other cereals
Olive oil used for cooking and dressings
Low to moderate amounts of full fat Cheese and yogurt
Moderate consumption of Wine, usually with meals
Reliance on local, seasonal, fresh products
An active lifestyle
