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 rich in vegetables, fruits, and encourages eating fish three or more times a week. —Mill Etienne, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

The Mediterranean diet, which includes whole grains, seeds, fish, legumes, and vegetables, can help balance estrogen levels and reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.15 9. —Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024

After a year on the Mediterranean diet, the urine test was repeated — if grapes or wine were consumed within the last five or so days, the test would pick it up. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024

In June, Wren tried living according to the Mediterranean diet, a lifestyle known for promoting longevity, including plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and olive oil, as well as some meat, fish, red wine and more. —Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 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