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

Rich in fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, and some fish and chicken, the Mediterranean diet has already been linked to a range of health benefits from lower depressive symptoms in young men to improving heart health. —Michael Franco, New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2025

The Mediterranean diet is an eating pattern common in countries by the Mediterranean Sea. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Jan. 2025

The Mediterranean diet has continuously shown benefits for overall health. —Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 24 Jan. 2025

The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating based on the traditional cuisines of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025

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