Mediterranean diet

noun

: a diet typical of many Mediterranean countries (such as Italy and Spain) that consists mainly of cereals, grains, vegetables, beans, fruits, and nuts along with moderate amounts of fish, cheese, olive oil, and wine and little red meat

The Mediterranean diet is a veteran of the diet scene and not quite as trendy or weight-loss-focused as some of its siblings. But it's a perennial favorite of doctors and dietitians, buoyed by studies that suggest it can lower the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

—Gisela Telis

Examples of Mediterranean diet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yogurt is also part of the Mediterranean diet, alongside other staples such as fresh produce, whole grains, olive oil and fish. —Katie Mogg, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2024

And so does diet Look no further than the delicious Mediterranean diet to see you through menopause healthily and happily. —Hannah Coates, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024

Much like the world-famous Mediterranean diet, the Atlantic diet has been found to offer significant benefits compared to the standard American diet. —Christian Mysliwiec, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2024

Therefore, some healthcare providers may recommend an anti-inflammatory diet, like the Mediterranean diet, to help quell painful symptoms. —Andrea Stanley, Health, 4 Mar. 2024

Restaurants offering discounts on fish and new seafood menu items Move over, Mediterranean diet. —The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024

Sarah is a doctor and is always telling her patients to follow the Mediterranean diet of healthy fats, whole grains, and lots of produce. —The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024

Key Takeaways The Atlantic diet is a traditional diet from northwest Spain and Portugal that is similar to the Mediterranean diet but includes more red meat and dairy. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2024

How beneficial the Mediterranean diet staple actually is depends on how the product is harvested, processed, stored and used — in farms or mills, grocery stores and your own home. —Kristen Rogers, CNN, 19 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

Mediterranean diet

noun

: a diet typical of many Mediterranean countries (as Italy and Spain) that consists mainly of cereals, grains, vegetables, beans, fruits, and nuts along with moderate amounts of fish, cheese, olive oil, and wine and little red meat