Hallmarks of the Mediterranean diet include: a variety of minimally processed whole grains and legumes as the staple food; plenty of a huge diversity of fresh vegetables consumed on a daily basis; fresh fruits as the
typical daily dessert; cold pressed extra-virgin olive oil, nuts, and seeds as the principal source of fat; moderate consumption of fish; dairy products consumed in low amounts; red and processed meat consumed in
very low frequency and amounts; and wine consumed in low to moderate amounts only with
meals.
Once we had settled into our
very comfortable rooms it was time for an excellent 3 course
meal of
typical Italian style cuisine followed by tea and coffee in the warm and welcoming lounge bar.