what to drink on mediterranean diet
The ideal drink for a Mediterranean style diet is water, and lots of it, with a little wine. Other drinks that have nutritional benefits may also be appropriate on a Med style diet, provided they are occasional choices.
Wine and alcohol. The Mediterranean diet does encourage a moderate intake of wine daily. Red wine is rich in antioxidants called polyphenols which lower levels of âbadâ LDL cholesterol and increase âgoodâ HDL cholesterol levels in the blood, meaning it is healthy for the heart.