The European Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain have demonstrated a phenomenon of robust health that is linked to their diet. Mediterranean diets commonly have a lot of fruits, vegetables and nuts, which are obviously healthy. They also consume a good amount of fish, but red meat is consumed sparingly. Oil is used, but it is usually olive oil or canola oil. Wine is consumed regularly with meals. This diet has been linked to reduced incidences of cancer and healthier hearts. So if you love Mediterranean food, this is good news because you will not only enjoy your food but you can expect to have a healthier heart and body.