A high-fat (40% of total calories consumed) diet that's supposed to be good for you. Hooray for Olive Oil and FiSh.

good summary

http://www.cheshire-med.com/services/dietary/nutrinew/mediter.html - even fish doesn't get consumed that much - main focus seems to be fruits/veggies and grains (including potatoes!). Beans/legumes/nuts provide an alternative to meat.

http://www.mediterraneandiet.gr/words.html There is a general consensus among health professionals that the Mediterranean Diet is healthier than the North European and American diet because more grains, such as spaghetti, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and olive oil are consumed.

They mention "whole grains" but don't clarify whether all the bread and pasta they recommend needs to be whole-grain (whole-wheat pasta blech), and they recommend rice without saying it needs to be brown.

And don't forget the red wine!

And exercise for Physical Fitness.

or is it the portion size?

Sept'2006 - note that ObesIty is increasing among French women

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