When it comes to eating plans that tick all the boxes, the Mediterranean diet always triumphs. Recently ranked the number one diet for 2025 in the annual US News & World Report, the science-backed benefits include a lower incidence of chronic health conditions including obesity and heart disease along with a longer lifespan.

These health perks are largely thought to be down to the specific staple ingredients extolled by southern European nations such as Italy, Spain and Greece — areas known as blue zones renowned for their stellar health .

The traditional Mediterranean diet focuse on seasonal fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts, wholegrains, moderate servings of oily fish, fermented dairy and occasional servings of red meat and olive oil .

Olive oil is one of the stand-out esse

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