The Mediterranean diet is one of the only diet plans that allows for a vast array of foods and offers the most beneficial health benefits. Keeping a journal while on the diet is easy to do and helps to keep daily track of food intake. It can also help to be aware of how the body feels each day, and when compared to the different food eaten, it can help while planning the next menu. With a journal daily goals can be set and marked off as they are achieved. It is also handy to note if any cravings are felt during the diet or if the diet plan was just not enough to feel satisfied.