Colorado State University Extension

Mediterranean Diet

Research shows that people from the Mediterranean Sea region live longer and have lower rates of chronic disease than most Americans. From olive oil to red wine, find out how you can adopt a more Mediterranean-like diet!

Fresh vegetables, including tomatoes, shallots, garlic and peppers on a wood table.

Healthy Living with the Mediterranean Diet

Bowl of oatmeal topped with berries, bananas, apples and garnished with herbs.

Mediterranean Diet Sample One Day Menu

Wood cutting board with pasta, shallots, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, basil, olives and bread.

The Mediterranean Diet