How to Use Mediterranean diet in a Sentence

Mediterranean diet

noun
  • Olive oil is the primary oil and fat used in the Mediterranean diet.
    Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Here’s what to reach for, and what to avoid, when following the Mediterranean diet.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
  • But first, why is the Mediterranean diet so darn popular in the first place?
    SELF, 18 June 2022
  • Want to learn more about starting and staying on the Mediterranean diet?
    Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 31 July 2024
  • The Mediterranean diet is great for joint health, stronger bones, a healthier heart, and longer life.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • And while a glass of wine has been a staple of the Mediterranean diet, Sinclair has said goodbye to the nightcap.
    Byalexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 6 July 2023
  • The study authors showed that the risk of death from any cause drops by 4% to 7% for each one-point increment in the Mediterranean diet score.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 19 June 2024
  • One that frequently crops up in this space is the Mediterranean diet.
    Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Two meta-analyses, though, find that people lose a bit more weight on the Mediterranean diet than low-carb.
    Tamar Haspel, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2023
  • For most of the health conditions U.S. News examined, the Mediterranean diet comes out at or near the top of the rankings.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • There's so much positive buzz in the news about the Mediterranean diet lately.
    Jill Schildhouse, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2023
  • What's more, a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil may help boost longevity and overall health.
    Jenn Sinrich, Health, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Chavez doesn’t eat meat, sticks to a Mediterranean diet, and focuses on three meals a day to maintain his weight.
    Michael Clinton, Men's Health, 6 Jan. 2023
  • Olive oil, a key part of the Mediterranean diet, has been widely hailed for its health benefits.
    BostonGlobe.com, 22 Feb. 2023
  • The Mediterranean diet is high in fiber, which increases the amount of estrogen the body removes through stool.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Garlic is one of the defining components of the Mediterranean diet.
    Diane Kochilas, Contributor, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2024
  • For a longer and better life, consider the Mediterranean diet.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 17 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
  • 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 the 1990s, everyone was talking about the Mediterranean diet, based on healthy fats such as olive oil, whole grains, lean meats and fish, and lots of fresh vegetables.
    Lisa Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2023
  • The guidelines also suggest a Mediterranean diet to improve heart health and maintain a healthy weight.
    Sam Tupper, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The Mediterranean diet is rich in vegetables, fruits, and encourages eating fish three or more times a week.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Only 15% pick the Mediterranean diet, which is what the clinic recommends for lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke.
    Laura Johnston, cleveland, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the best diets for heart and overall health.
    Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024
  • The Mediterranean diet is an eating pattern common in countries by the Mediterranean Sea.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Jan. 2025
  • In the Mediterranean diet, red meat is used sparingly, often only to flavor a dish.
    Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
  • One eating plan thought to combat chronic disease is the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits and vegetables, nuts, fish and healthy fats.
    Tammy Worth, Scientific American, 24 June 2021
  • Carolyn keeps to the Mediterranean diet, mostly chicken and fish with vegetables, omelets for lunch.
    Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Following a Mediterranean diet may help cancer survivors improve their heart health and live longer, a new study has found.
    Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 18 July 2024
  • The study found that the Mediterranean diet reduced the risk of 14 cancers, including breast, colorectal, and pancreatic.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 26 Feb. 2025

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