Western vs. Mediterranean diet

The diet is abundant in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and olive oil. 

It features fish and poultry—lean sources of protein—over red meat. 

Red wine is consumed regularly but in moderate amounts.

Burning of stored body fat instead of blood sugar (Ketosis) has the following claimed benefits:

1. Anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory benefits
2. Lower risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes, if done with Doctor’s supervision.
3. Reducing seizures in people with epilepsy....

Followers must eat fat at each meal:

• Some healthy unsaturated fats are allowed: almonds, walnuts, seeds, avocados, tofu, and olive oil. But saturated fats from oils (palm, coconut), lard, butter, and cocoa butter are encouraged in high amounts.
• Protein is part o...