Mediterranean Diet; Reasons to Consider a Mediterranean Diet Now

6) Eat More Whole Grains

This is another vital modification because most of the grains we eat in our diet are refined. For example, white rice and pasta. We can replace them with whole grain rice and pasta. We could also reduce their consumption, since sometimes we use them too much, in all meals.

Whole grains hold the benefit of keeping their outer shell, which has extra nutrients that are removed in the refining process. You will be consuming more dietary fiber, which lowers your cholesterol levels. Plus, they may contain more B vitamins.