Hi, T! Happy to help with your concerns. We are a Mediterranean food website. We have many recipes are specifically Mediterranean Diet related. You can read more about it and find more resources about The Mediterranean Diet here, and you can find a complete list of Mediterranean Diet recipes here. We also feature modern takes on cultural Mediterranean recipes as well as traditional Mediterranean recipes. There many countries and islands that surround the Mediterranean Sea and each has recipes and traditions unique to its region — sometimes that includes cured meats, sugar or butter. One of the key tenets of the Mediterranean Diet is moderation. So a sweet treat every now and then is allowed. I hope that helps answer your question.