What is the Mediterranean diet and why is it good for you? -

What is the Mediterranean diet and why is it good for you?

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Dietician Dr Joanna McMillan unpacks the nutritional benefits of a diet shared across many different regions and cultures. A main staple of the Mediterranean diet is derived from the olive tree, a crop which thrives in a climate and terrain suited to the area. Dr McMillan explains how the Mediterranean diet, rich in extra virgin olive oil, compares with other dietary patterns.

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