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Introduction.- 1. The historical origins and composition of Mediterranean diet.- 2. The extra virgin olive oil.- 3. Extra virgin olive oil and the effects on cholesterol, atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction.- 4. Extra virgin olive oil and diabetes mellitus.- 5. Extra virgin olive oil and thrombosis.- 6. Extra virgin olive oil and blood pressure.- 7. Extra virgin olive oil and neurodegenerative diseases.- 8. Extra virgin olive oil and cancer.- 9. The vegetables.- 10. Fish.- 11. Fresh fruit.- 12. Nuts.- 13.  Smells and tastes of Mediterranean diet. The herbs.- 14. Red and white wine.- 15. Other ingredients of the Mediterranean diet today: tomatoes and other vegetables.