What are the principles of the Mediterranean diet?

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  • Increased use of cereals (complex carbohydrates), preferably wholegrain, with decrease in the consumption of simple sugars;
  • Increased use of vegetable proteins (legumes) than animals ones;
  • Increased use of olive oil (polyunsaturated fats) than saturated fats;
  • High dietary fiber introduction (vegetables, fruits, whole foods);
  • Reduced intake of cholesterol (contained in foods of animal origin);
  • Increased use of fish and legumes; preference for white meat over red meat;
  • Adequate caloric intake.
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