| The Mediterranean diet is now well-known as one of | | | | researchers published a study suggesting that |
| the healthiest in the world and all in all is ideal for a | | | | Mediterranean eating patterns might cut people's |
| healthy way of life. Looking into the food habits and | | | | chances of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary |
| lifestyle of the Mediterranean diet will expand on why | | | | disease in half. |
| it is so healthy and can help to prevent heart and | | | | Another of the great advantages to the |
| circulatory diseases. | | | | Mediterranean diet is that it is a feast for the senses |
| With the concept of a healthy diet consisting of fruit, | | | | with bold colours, enticing flavours, an unbeatable |
| vegetables, cereals, legumes and nuts that are low in | | | | aroma and a noticeable characteristic of high |
| saturated fats, Mediterranean diet is one of the most | | | | consumption of fruits and vegetables, bread and |
| studied dietary patterns. More than that, | | | | other cereals, olive oil and fish. Following the traditional |
| Mediterranean diet also includes low consumption of | | | | lifestyle habits of those in this area, the |
| dairy products, seafood, poultry, red meat and small | | | | Mediterranean Diet is ideal for people who like to |
| to moderate quantities of wine. | | | | cook, enjoy Mediterranean cuisine, and are interested |
| The Mediterranean diet is well-balanced with a supply | | | | in making a permanent lifestyle change. |
| of important vitamins, minerals, low in saturated fat, | | | | The diet ingredients: |
| salt and sugar to make sure good health. As | | | | 1. A lot of natural food from plants: vegetables, fruits, |
| affirmed, people in the Mediterranean region lead | | | | nuts whole grains, and legumes. |
| active lives, but they also have enough time to relax, | | | | 2. Yogurt and cheese in small to moderate amounts. |
| enjoy and hang out with every meal. This, in turn, | | | | 3. Poultry and fish in small to moderate amounts. |
| helps in absorption of food and good functioning of | | | | 4. Unsaturated fat, traditionally supplied by olive oil, in |
| body systems. | | | | fairly large amounts. |
| The daily Mediterranean diet comprises mostly fresh | | | | 5. Wine in small to moderate amounts with meals. |
| vegetables, fruit mainly as dessert, whole grain | | | | 6. Red meat in small amounts, used more for sauces |
| breads, cereals, beans, pastas legumes and nuts | | | | and seasoning than as main course. |
| cooked in olive oil. The diet is supplemented by low | | | | 7. Fresh fruit for dessert. |
| to moderate use of milk, yogurt and cheese along | | | | The most important thing about the Mediterranean |
| with generally red wine or water. | | | | diet is to keep your consumption of saturated fat |
| Besides it's good for heart, Mediterranean diet has | | | | low, which, as a feasible matter, means keeping the |
| benefits for people with rheumatoid arthritis and may | | | | helpings of meat and dairy products (the full-fat |
| help reduce colon cancer recurrence. In 2007, Harvard | | | | variety) few and far between. |