The Mediterranean diet focuses on healthy eating and eating food that is very popular in the Mediterranean climate. It also serves to lose weight and normalize the digestive processes in the body. The Mediterranean diet should not be confused with the usual Mediterranean cuisine. The main difference between these two types of meal plans is that the first one contains a large number of low-fat food, which is easier and faster to cook. The main ingredients that are used in this type of diet are vegetables and fruits. As regards fats, olive oil is preferably recommended. However, this is not the whole list of allowed products. Fish, seafood, poultry, greens, whole grain bread, cereals, pasta, beans, nuts, yogurts and low-fat cheeses such as feta or mozzarella are widely used during the diet, too.