Nuts are integral part of a healthy Mediterranean diet though high in fat, do note that - most of the fat is healthy; Opt for only a handful a day and avoid candied or honey-roasted and heavily salted nuts. Try natural peanut butter or tahini (has sesame seeds) as a dip or spread for bread;
A healthy Mediterranean diet includes nutty snacks - A handful of almonds, cashews, pistachios and walnuts make for a quick and energetic snack;