What are the disadvantages of a Mediterranean diet?

I could never go full veggie or vegan but with the hot weather I have been eating lighter meals lately and I have to confess I have enjoyed it.

Mainly I've been having salad and grains like cous cous, quinoa or rice, lentils with smoked salmon or mackeral, plus olives, avocado, tomatoes... it makes such a difference after I've eaten to be 'satisfied' and not hungry anymore, but not full or stuffed or sluggish.

Anyone who eats this way could they point me to more recipes or foods and tell me any downsides? With the fish I am guessing it would make me unpopular in the office 🤣

I have read a lot that oily fish, olives etc are 'good for you' but what is the reason? 🤔

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SW-User

Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest diets there is. I don't know if there are downsides, or at least any generic ones. There might be personal ones if something doesn't suit someone.
Oily fish, olives etc are full of omega 3, and a good source of healthy fats.

helsbels · 26-30, F

@SW-User Thank you. I don't know how long I could go before missing my bad foods 😅 But it has surprised me that the food has been really nice, it costs like three times as much as my regular shop though. But for a few weeks in the summer I could make it a habit. I've lost 5lbs this month without changing anything else 😮

SW-User

@helsbels That's amazing. I got into a clean diet and have not looked back. Yeah it's a bit heavy on the budget but really worth it.