India, Aug. 22 -- Did you know that following a Mediterranean diet can be highly beneficial for your overall wellbeing? Based on the traditional diet culture of people from Crete, Greece, and Southern Italy, the Mediterranean diet focuses on whole, minimally-processed plant-based foods and healthy fats like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, with extra virgin olive oil as the main source of fat. It includes sources of protein like fish, poultry, and dairy, which is eaten moderately, while red meat and sweets are consumed occasionally. It is packed with health benefits that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a Harv...