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Hello, I'm delighted to have you back on Adoraci\u00f3n Linares' nutrition blog. Today I'm going to explain why you should follow the Mediterranean diet and how it works from a nutritional point of view. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have so many diets available that it's normal to sometimes feel overwhelmed and not know which one is best for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mediterranean diet is one of the most recommended around the world, thanks to a series of benefits that seem unquestionable and are corroborated by numerous studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I'm going to discuss some of these studies that confirm the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, the foods it includes, and which of these are essential to obtain 100% of its advantages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Mediterranean diet?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We have all heard, to a greater or lesser degree, about the Mediterranean diet, although not everyone knows it in sufficient depth and precision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a chronic condition, such as heart disease or high blood pressure, your doctor may have prescribed it. It is often recommended to reduce the risk of heart disease, depression, and dementia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The traditional diets of the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea differ slightly, so there are different versions of the Mediterranean diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in 1993 the Harvard School of Public Health, the Oldways Preservation and Exchange Trust and the European Office of the World Health Organization introduced the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid as a guide to help people become familiar with the most common foods in the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pyramid, which is more of an eating pattern than a strict dietary plan, emphasized certain foods based on the dietary traditions of Crete, Greece, and southern Italy in the mid-20th century. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At that time, these countries showed low rates of chronic diseases and above-average adult life expectancy, despite limited access to healthcare. Their diet\u2014primarily fruits and vegetables, beans, nuts, whole grains, fish, olive oil, small amounts of dairy, and red wine\u2014was believed to contribute to their overall good health. The pyramid also emphasized daily exercise and the beneficial social aspects of eating together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How it works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Mediterranean diet is a primarily plant-based eating plan that includes the daily intake of whole grains, olive oil, fruits, vegetables, beans and other legumes, nuts, herbs and spices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other foods, such as animal proteins, are consumed in smaller quantities, with the recommended animal proteins being fish, chicken, rabbit\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the pyramid's shape suggests the proportion of foods to consume (for example, eating more fruits and vegetables and less dairy), it doesn't specify portion sizes or concrete quantities. It's up to each individual to decide exactly how much food to eat at each meal, as this will vary depending on physical activity and body size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are other points that make this eating plan unique:<\/p>\n\n\n\n