This article is okay but like others doesn't really go into any great depth nor account for, for example, those people with Gluten/wheat intolerances; so when it states eat lots of whole grains then these people are left without an alternative. Also the mediterranean people have a much kinder climate than we do in GB. If they were to endure similar winters and harsh weather conditions as we do here then wouldn't they also desire to eat the foods associated with providing heat and energy to keep the body warm? If we had the italian climate for 9 mths of the year then we'd feel like eating salad foods all the time too - There is a problem in that not taking in some fats then we become less able to provide the energy within our bodies to actually keep warm during the cold months nor without certain fats can we absorb vitamins such as A and D and of which in GB aren't provided entirely by a sunny climate!!! - it might be important to appreciate that we are acclimatised to our own countries in which we live and what we can grow here, naturally - much of which isn't so different from the Mediterranean and is all healthy - what this article is forgetting to add is that there are some chronically ill mediterraneans too!