The Mediterranean diet promotes healthy fats, which include mono- and polyunsaturated fats.
It also means lowering your intake of baked goods and sweets like cookies, cakes, and candies, which should be limited in your diet anyhow.
In the Mediterranean, the weather tends to be warm, which means lots of time for walking, biking, and other forms of exercise.
Following the Mediterranean diet means putting down that salt shaker (most of the time), and using herbs and spices to flavor your food.
Many folks rush through their meals and eat in front of the computer or electronics they are using
The last thing that can sabotage the Mediterranean diet—really, any weight loss plan—is large portions.