Healthy Mediterranean FAQs

What is the Mediterranean diet?

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The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating based on traditional foods from the Mediterranean region, focusing on vegetables, fruits, legumes, olive oil, and fish or quality protein.

Is the Mediterranean diet good for gut health?

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Yes, a healthy Mediterranean diet supports gut health because it is rich in fibre, which helps nourish beneficial gut bacteria and support healthy digestion.

Is the Mediterranean diet hormone-friendly?

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Yes, the Mediterranean diet supports hormone balance by providing healthy fats, fibre-rich foods, and nutrient-dense ingredients that help regulate blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and support overall hormonal health.

I am intolerant to certain foods - can I still follow the Mediterranean diet?

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Yes. The Mediterranean diet is flexible and can be adapted to suit food allergies and intolerances by replacing specific ingredients with suitable alternatives while keeping the focus on whole, minimally processed foods such as vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and quality proteins.

What foods are avoided in a healthy Mediterranean diet?

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This is a great question! Unlike the modern Mediterranean foods we see today, a healthy Mediterranean diet limits ultra-processed foods, refined sugars, white flour products, processed meats, industrial seed oils, and sugary drinks, while prioritising whole, natural foods.