Three experts decode the popular Mediterranean diet for an Indian's palate

Updated On: 15 January, 2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Tanishka D’Lyma

The Mediterranean diet was the runaway winner in the list of best diets in 2024. We invited three experts to decode this popular, healthy diet for an Indian palate

Add dairy products, good fats and colourful vegetables to your diet

The word diet had always sounded restrictive and dull to this writer, until the 30s began to approach and the word got a whole new meaning — nutrition. Growing up, diets were given to actors and senior folk. With youth and good health on our side, we were shielded from it having any connection to a healthy lifestyle. Now, as we make the shift from processed snacks to homemade makhana, and from sugary ice teas to kombucha, or better yet, a vitamin C effervescent tablet dropped into a glass of water, we slowly approach meals mindful of what we put into our bodies. Looking up the Mediterranean diet, which was ranked No 1 by US News & World Report in their top diets for 2024 list, we realised that this diet might not be as restrictive or boring or intimidating. City nutritionists help us understand and incorporate some routines and healthy eating habits into our everyday lives.

Even though the diet includes hydrating fruits, it is important to keep track of your water intake and stay hydrated. Representation Pic