One of the most famous diets in the world is the Mediterranean diet. Years of researching between citizens in the Mediteran, show that they live longer than from other European population and have smaller chances of getting cardiovascular illnesses and diabetes...
The reason for this is the local cuisine, characterized by increased consumption of tested products, fruits, vegetables and vegetable oils.
The use of the Mediterranean diet has long been used outside of the Mediterranean and one of the signs is the massive spread of Italian restaurants in Northern Europe, America and Japan. 20 years ago the US Congress, with a special decree lays down the principles of the Mediterranean diet as the basis for a healthy diet

The Mediterranean diet is effective for:

- Decreasing the level of cholesterol
- Losing weight
- Prevention against osteoporosis
- Avoiding the so called "Diseases of Civilization" - hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes The Mediterranean diet is not a specific dietary program, but a set of eating habits that are traditionally followed by the residents of the Mediterranean countries (Italy, France, Spain, Greece and North Africa).

Mediterranean diet principles:

Every day use of:

- Pasta products, bread and cereal products,
- Fruit, vegetables (fruit should be consumed 1-2 hours before the main menu)
- Potato, apricot,
- Milk, cheese
- Olive oil (for cooking and salads)
- Spices (basil, etc.).
- Wine (one glass main dish)

1-3 times a week:

- Fish
- Meat (mostly chicken, rarely beef and pork),
- Eggs (may be used in the preparation of spaghetti)

Rarely - not more than couple of times in a month:
- Cakes and honey