The control group ate a Mediterranean diet as well but with no restrictions on quantity. Nor did they increase their activity level.
Energy-reduced Mediterranean diet is simply a diet that is lower in calories than a typical Mediterranean diet.
Including vegetables, fruits, protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats.
People who follow this way of eating can make it lower in calories, by reducing portion sizes.
It is also helpful to practice mindful eating in order to get in tune with your hunger and satiety cues.
Practicing portion control, especially with higher-calorie foods like nuts, seeds, and olive oil.