Some research has found that those who eat a Mediterranean style diet may be less likely to have difficulty getting pregnant. Other studies have found that people who eat Mediterranean style may also be less likely to die from heart disease or cancer, and may be less likely to develop Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease.

But what is meant by a Mediterranean style diet?

A Mediterranean style diet typically includes the following:
Their diet is primarily plant based. The "star" of the meal is more likely to be food like beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, vegetables, fruit, or whole grains.

They eat a lot of fruit and veggies, getting in possibly six or more servings daily.

They eat fish or seafood at least twice a week.

They are more likely to use healthier fats like olive oil. For example, instead of spreading butter, they may dip their bread into seasoned olive oil.

They go heavy on the herbs and spices, which allows them to go lighter on salt.

When it comes to animal protein sources, they eat them moderately (using them more like a side dish in a meal) and tend to choose proteins like chicken, eggs, cheeses, or yogurt.

They eat sweets and red meat sparingly.