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Judging by the picture (since that's all I can see) the mediterranean diet consists of bread, filled pastries, fritters, and dairy-based sauces.

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https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-practical-guide-to-the...

The way I remember it is:

For fats, Olive oil

For snacks, nuts

For calories, whole grains

For fiber, salads

For minerals, Veggies

For protein, Legumes

For protein, Fish poultry

For drinks, Wine and Water

For desert, Fruit

Regarding fruit, I believe that article is saying fruit can be eaten regularly with every meal. You can eat it during the meal or afterward as a "dessert." Foods with added sugars should not be eaten daily but can be enjoyed a couple times a week or less.

Added sugar every day, makes a boring life okay. It's nbd dude, just don't get fat.

Yep, many dishes like salads can include fruit. Extra tasty! But personally I don't eat fruit as a first dish. Sometimes inter-meals yes.

So basically, the same but with no red meat

It was originally a mix of dairy, red wine, bread, olives or olive oil, a little of meat and a lot of sea food, plus sun and exercise.

Wrapping all the food in yummy plastic lames was not an option those days

People living more time in the climate that we evolved and feel comfortable is hardly a surprise

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