Mediterranean diet

What is the mediterrenean diet?

The Mediterranean diet is a modern nutritional

recommendation inspired by the traditional dietary patterns of Italy,

Greece, Spain and Morocco

History of the Mediterranean Diet Although it was first publicized in 1945 by the

American doctor Ancel Keys stationed in Salerno,Italy, the Mediterranean diet failed to gain widespread recognition until the 1990s.Mediterranean diet is based on what from the point of view of mainstream nutrition is considered a paradox: that although the people living in Mediterranean countries tend to consume relatively high amounts of fat, they have far lower rates of cardiovascular disease than in countries like the United States, where similar levels of fat consumption are found.

Health efect

The Mediterranean diet is often cited as beneficial for being low in saturated fat and high in monounsaturated fat and dietary fiber

Benefits of Mediterranean diet

1. Abundance of fruits and vegetables

An abundance of fruits, vegetables, legumes,

nuts, whole grain cereals and whole grain

breads. If you are a diabetic, do not eat more

than 3 pieces of fruit a day

2. Olive oilExtra virgin olive oil as the primary source of fat

3.Low intake of fat

Low intake of saturated fat and trans fats

4.Dairy products

Low amounts of dairy products

5.Fish, egg and poultry.

Fish, poultry, and eggs a few times a week

6.Red meat

Red meat only a few times a month

7.Wine

A moderate amount of wine with meals

Summary

Disadvantages Careful selection of food. Limit consumption of red meat

If you want more

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean_diet

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