"A Mediterranean diet is based on the typical eating habits in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. It includes dairy products, fish and poultry more so than red meat. Fruits, vegetables, bread and other cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts, seeds and olive oil also make up a Mediterranean diet, as does low to moderate amounts of wine."
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