The Mediterranean Diet has been the focus of many scientific studies, and has gained wide popularity through the years. Take this quiz to find out how much you know about this unique way of eating.
Q: True or False: The Mediterranean Diet was invented by a group of scientific researchers.
A: The answer is false. The Mediterranean Diet is simply based on a variety of eating habits of countries in the Mediterranean region of the world. Citizens of this area have some of the lowest rates of chronic diseases and some of the highest life expectancies.
Q: What’s the overall idea of the Mediterranean Diet?
A: Key components of the Mediterranean Diet include:
- Eating a generous amount of fruits and vegetables
- Consuming healthy fats such as olive oil and canola oil
- Eating small portions of nuts
- Drinking red wine, in moderation, for some
- Consuming very little red meat
- Eating fish on a regular basis
Q: True or False: People who follow the average Mediterranean Diet eat less saturated fat than those who eat the average American diet.
A: The answer is true. In fact, saturated fat consumption of people on the Mediterranean Diet is well within the dietary guidelines. More than half the fat calories in a Mediterranean Diet come from monounsaturated fats (mainly from olive oil). Monounsaturated fat doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels the way saturated fat does.
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