Top 5 Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

Although the Mediterranean diet reflects the ways of eating that is traditional in the countries that surround the Mediterranean, you can bring the remarkable health benefits and affordable style of eating to your own kitchen.  Your local supermarket has all the fresh and flavorful ingredients needed to follow this healthy way of eating.  The Mediterranean … Continue reading Top 5 Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

Hang Out In The Garden Of Eatin’

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet.  They contain an array of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients.  They are also low in calories and high in fiber.  A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can decrease the chances of having a heart attack or stroke; lower blood pressure; help you avoid constipation … Continue reading Hang Out In The Garden Of Eatin’

Fruits and Vegetables: Get Five or More Servings Daily

Fruits and vegetables are important in the Mediterranean diet as they provide vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients (plant-based nutrients).  Fruits and vegetables are also low in calories and rich in dietary fiber.  Include a variety of colors (dark green, orange, yellow, red, purple) everyday to get the widest array of nutrients. There is strong scientific evidence … Continue reading Fruits and Vegetables: Get Five or More Servings Daily