“It’s also not high in saturated fat – it’s full of polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats.”
Healthy fats to stock up on when following a Mediterranean diet include olive oil, avocado and nuts and seeds.
Seafoods that are high in Omega 3’s, such as mackerel, salmon, herring and sardines, are also great for a Mediterranean diet weight loss plan.
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What it doesn’t include is a “tonne of red meat” such as, beef, lamb and pork, or processed foods.
The Mediterranean diet is “loaded with fermented foods” such as kefir, which is optimum for gut health.
Source: Daily Express | Diet
