date:Mar 25, 2013
re, Anderson said.
Key components of the diet
The Mediterranean diet emphasizes:
-- Getting plenty of exercise
-- Eating primarily plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts
-- Replacing butter with healthy fats such as olive oil and canola oil
-- Using herbs and spices instead of salt to flavor foods
-- Limiting red meat to no more than a few times a month
-- Eating fish and poultry at least twice a week
-- Drinking red wine in moderation (optional