The mediterranean diet is a comparatively very healthy diet; the mediterranean diet contains olive oils. The olive oil contains flavonoids, phytochemicals that are one of the important factors to prevent chronic diseases. But one can also obtain flavonoids in a good quantity with similar properties by consuming low fat fruits and vegetables.
The mediterranean diet is a plant-based diet containing some amounts of animal products. These nutritional factors may be largely responsible for the beneficial effects on health. Other factors are low stress lifestyle, may also contribute to the health of those in the Mediterranean region. I think it is good diet for keep us healthy. Flavonoids, phytochemicals are the main building blocks of the mediterranean diet.