Table 1.

Main foods that can be found in the Mediterranean diet and the bioactive compounds in which they are rich.

Foods	Sources	Reference
Legumes	Phenolic acids, anthocyanins/anthocyanidins, vitamin C	[36]
Milk and derivatives	Mineral salts, calcium, water-soluble and hyposoluble vitamins, fats and proteins	[37]
Vegetables	Vitamins (vitamin E, vitamin C), minerals (zinc and selenium), antioxidants, phytoestrogens, dietary fiber, flavonoids	[38]
Olive Oil	Hydrocarbons, phytosterols, fat-soluble vitamins, polyphenols	[39]
Fruits	sugar, fiber, vitamins and minerals, phenolic content	[40]
Meat	Potassium, calcium and iron, vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin K, chromium, copper, folic acid, magnesium, selenium, n-3 fatty acids	[41]
Fish	Mineral salts (calcium, phosphorus, and iodine), vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin D, proteins	[41]
Red Wine	It is a healthy source of antioxidants and its active ingredient, resveratrol. In addition, it is rich in vitamins and minerals.	[42]