Get on the Mediterranean diet in Malaysia

Chef Jochen Kern's Portobello Mushrooms with aragulla, topped with 25-year-old balsamic vinegar and organic cheese. Photos: Media Writing Focus

It is hard to believe that for a people who thrive on calorie-laden pastas and pizzas, the Italians are also strong practitioners of one of the healthiest diets in the world – the Mediterranean diet.

Once exclusive to people living in countries surrounding the Mediterranean sea – such as Greece, France, Spain and Lebanon – this diet has gained traction in other parts of the world.