Why does the Mediterranean diet consists of only 8 oz. of fish per week? ?

Why does the Mediterranean diet suggest that one only eats about 8 oz. of fish once a week? [And poultry once a week. 0-4 eggs per week, beef once per month.]


So for most days of the week, people who follow this diet are practically vegetarians?|||A diet should be low in fats and proteins. The amounts of meat you are describing in this diet are more than adequate to provide you with all of the protein you will need to stay healthy.