In January, US News & World Report rated the Mediterranean diet as the best overall diet of 2021. This is the (four) year in a row the diet has been ranked top.
According to USA Today, the Mediterranean diet (base) on the eating habits in areas of southern Italy and parts of Greece, Spain and Morocco. It features plant-based foods like fruits and vegetables, whole grains and seeds, and (have) a heavy emphasis on extra natural olive oil. That means the diet is rich in flavor low in fat. In addition to helping people keep weight off, experts believe that the diet can reduce the risks heart disease and high blood pressure.
But it's more than diet; it's a lifestyle. "The Mediterranean diet emphasizes (value) of hospitality and neighborliness," said the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). "Eating together" is part of the (culture) identity of communities throughout the Mediterranean.
In Mediterranean areas, it is customary to eat at big tables, (surround) by family and friends socializing together. It's time (enjoy) each other's company as well as the food.
