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
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Choose Healthier Protein Sources
The human body is made up of over ten thousand different proteins. Protein's building blocks are called amino acids. Because our bodies are constantly making new proteins and because we do not store amino acids as we do fats, we need a daily supply of protein. The Institute of Medicine determined that the daily protein intake be 10 … Continue reading Choose Healthier Protein Sources
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’
Say Yes To Healthy Fats
The fat in your diet (dietary fat) is needed for your body to function properly. Certain vitamins (A, D, E, and K) and nutrients (like carotenoids) are fat-soluble, which means they need to be consumed with fat to enter your bloodstream. It is recommended to consume some fat at each meal to ensure the absorption of these vitamins and … Continue reading Say Yes To Healthy Fats
Introducing The Healthy Eating Pyramid
Background Two years ago, I researched diets that would reduce my risk of cardiovascular disease and other diseases. I discovered the Healthy Eating Pyramid, a pyramid developed by faculty members of the Harvard School of Public Health. The Harvard faculty members felt that the icons, MyPyramid and MyPlate, developed by the United States Department of … Continue reading Introducing The Healthy Eating Pyramid
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
You Can Be Nutty On The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is rich in monounsaturated fats, one type of healthy fat. Nuts, particularly almonds, are rich in these monounsaturated fats. Research shows that just one serving (1 ounce) of nuts is associated with lower total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels. Almonds contain a lot of dietary fiber, in fact the highest amount of dietary fiber of all the tree … Continue reading You Can Be Nutty On The Mediterranean Diet
Why I Decided To Go Mediterranean
About three years ago, I decided to embark on a diet lifestyle to lose weight and keep it off. I had lost weight in the past but would always regain it. This time, I wanted a diet that I could stay with for the long run. I went on a low fat diet for one … Continue reading Why I Decided To Go Mediterranean
The Mediterranean Diet Unplugged 