The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean meets East Tennessee. The diet plan, based on the eating habits of the people living in the region is making its way to America.
Recent study shows eating a Mediterranean-style diet for three months can reduce the risk of heart disease by 15%. But can you find those foods at your local grocery store? We hit the stores to find out. High in fruits and vegetables, low in fat, salt and sugar. Sound familiar?
The Mediterranean Diet is similar to what American dieticians have been suggesting for years.Extra virgin olive oil contains healthy unsaturated fat, and ingredients thought to have antioxidant properties that protect the body’s cells against damage, as well as anti-inflammatory and clot-reducing effects.
But, if you’re trying to lose weight, as with any diet comes, you guessed it "Also, one major component of this dietary plan is regular exercise. These people are very active," says Higdon. If you’ve put on some holiday weight and want to try taking it off Mediterranean-style, here’s how. The diet is high in fruits, vegetables, legumes (like beans and peas), nuts, whole grain foods and olive oil. A moderate amount of fish, a low to moderate amount of dairy products and a low amount of meat, poultry and saturated fats.
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| Mediterranean diet – Facts
