There are many advantages to the Mediterranean diet:
- High in fresh vegetables and fruit, to the recommended levels
- Very high in fibre, which prevents certain disorders of the gastrointestinal system
- Low in saturated fat
- Red wine is included in the Mediterranean diet in moderation
- Includes all the essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6) required for good heart health
- Proven to be beneficial for heart health, with the high levels of vegetables, grains, fish and low in saturated fat
- Lowers risk of certain gastrointestinal cancers
- Studies show that a pregnant woman on a Mediterranean diet may prevent future allergies in her children
- Daily exercise recommended is another health advantage of the Mediterranean diet
