What are the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet?

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Patient's Query

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In a few sentences, what is the Mediterranean diet? What food categories are typically eaten on the Mediterranean diet? In a few sentences, what health benefits come from the Mediterranean diet? And anything else you would like to add.

Answered by Sumiya Sulthana

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It is way back to our ancient times we are in diet emphasis on eating a primarily plant-based diet like fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, and nuts replacing butter with Olive oil using herbs and spices instead of salt. A vegetarian-based, fish and poultry food diet are typically found if you look food pyramid. It has a great impact overall with weight reduction, heart-healthy diet as well to manage HTN (hypertension) and cholesterol.

Answered bySumiya Sulthana

Medically reviewed byDr. Divya Banu M

Published At August 12, 2019
Reviewed AtApril 17, 2024

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