This Mediterranean diet meal plan provides an average of 2,325 calories, 85g fat, 300 grams carbohydrate and 123 grams protein. The Mediterranean diet has been linked to better heart health (Estruch R, Ros E, Salas-Salvadó J et al. 2013), brain health (Vagenas-Radd S, et al. 2018) and improved glycemic control for those with diabetes (American Diabetes Association, 2018). The Mediterranean diet is made up of a high intake of plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, and legumes (fleshy, colorful plant seeds such as beans, peas, and lentils) and was rated the “best overall diet” in 2019 by the US News and World Report.