Unshakeable health It is common knowledge that Mediterranean populations have the lowest cardiovascular mortality rate in the world. However, there are many differences between these countries of the Mediterranean basin: they are as much economic as cultural, religious, political... Their main commonality lies in their eating habits, commonly referred to as the "Mediterranean diet" or "Cretan diet." So what have the inhabitants of the Mediterranean basin been eating since ancient times? Composition of the CRETAN DIET The Mediterranean diet is, above all, a lifestyle that advocates a healthy and balanced diet rich in olive oil. It consists of fruits, vegetables,...