Eating plenty of protein is a huge part of the Mediterranean diet which consists of mostly plant-based foods, like fruits and vegetables, potatoes, whole-grains, beans, nuts, seeds and extra virgin olive oil.

It usually includes a low intake of meat and dairy foods.

“Switching to other forms of eating broadly, it’s a matter of changing what you eat as well as the quantities,” Dr Mosley explained.

The NHS states that the Mediterranean diet has been linked with good health, including a healthier heart.

Source: Daily Express | Diet