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Mediterranean Diet There's no one "Mediterranean" diet. At least 16 countries border the Mediterranean Sea. Diets vary between these countries and also between regions within a country. Many differences in culture, ethnic background, religion, economy and agricultural production result in different diets. But the common Mediterranean dietary pattern has the following characteristics: -high consumption of fruits, vegetables, bread and other cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts and seeds -olive oil is an important monounsaturated fat source -dairy products, fish and poultry are consumed in low to moderate amounts, and little red meat is eaten -eggs are consumed, zero to four times a week -wine is consumed, in low to moderate amounts Source: American Heart Association Check that you understand what these words mean in this document Agricultural production: what the earth produces. Consumption: the action of eating and drinking. To consume: to eat and/or drink; use up (resources or materials), For further reading visit: Mediterranean Diet Mediterranean Food Pyramid