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

The Mediterranean diet is widely praised for its heart-protective and overall wellness benefits. —Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025

Integrative medicine offers additional options to help manage autoimmune disease symptoms and reduce flare-ups: Anti-inflammatory nutrition: Diets like the autoimmune protocol (AIP) and Mediterranean diet focus on reducing inflammation and promoting gut health. —Jesse Pines, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

The Mediterranean diet is one such anti-inflammatory diet. —Ryan Johnston, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025

How to do the Mediterranean diet on a budget For all those who think that choosing healthier foods could cost more when budgets are already tight, Lopez said there are affordable strategies to stay on a healthy track. —Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Mediterranean diet

• disquiet
• panchayat
• unquiet
• guyot
• piet
• quiet
• riot

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