Why mediterranean diet and not american's?

Unlike American food for example, Mediterranean is a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, and seeds provides thousands of micronutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that can help protect against cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease, among other conditions, experts say.

Studies show the Mediterranean diet's protective effect against obesity and type 2 diabetes is  likely due to its high proportion of plant foods, fish, and olive oil, along with moderate consumption of alcohol.

And it's important to note that the Mediterranean lifestyle is not just about food and wine; it also includes regular physical activity. Not only is the typical American diet much higher in calories and saturated fat, we are more sedentary. As a result, our rates of heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes are among the highest in the world.