3. Mediterranean Diet

One of the most popular plant based diets is the Mediterranean Diet, mainly for its convenience and ease.

With a priority for eating foods derived from plants, together with the avoidance of red meats, processed and refined foods, saturated fats and sugars, the Mediterranean diet is often very successful for reducing belly fat.

Based on the cuisine of the Mediterranean region in Europe, healthy fresh produce is eaten, including fruits, vegetable, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, beans and especially olive oil.

As with any diet, care must be taken to limit the amount of fat from nuts and oils in Mediterranean diet recipes, as well as maintaining good levels of calcium, iron and other nutrients..