By: kalidas | 2009-02-11 | Health & Fitness The Mediterranean diet concept is that of a healthy diet consisting of vegetables, fruit, cereals, legumes and nuts that are low in saturated fats. It also includes low consumption of dairy products, seafood, poultry, red meat and small to moderate quantities of wine. The Mediterranean diet is one of the most studied dietary patterns. read more
By: Emily Lowes | 2009-11-21 | Weight Loss While there are many other factors that contribute to the overall health of the people of the Mediterranean region, nutrition is an important part. So by following the Mediterranean Diet you will be able to eat full flavored healthy foods that are good for you and your body. read more
By: Alta Schnabel | 2010-01-10 | Weight Loss There are very few diet plans that receive as wide spread appreciation than does the Mediterranean diet. Indeed, as a matter of routine, nearly everyone who has the opportunity to experience the Mediterranean diet tends to hold the dining scheme in high regard. read more
By: J. Brian Keith | 2006-05-19 | Diet Popularity of the Mediterranean Diet began with a rather simple equation: the people of Greece and Southern Italy tended to eat a diet rich in fat, yet had less cardiovascular disease than people in the U.S. How could this be? read more
By: Paul Hata | 2008-08-19 | Health & Fitness But there are also other parts of the Mediterranean lifestyle which should be considered when you are attempting to lose weight. Mediterraneans tend to walk and bike a great deal, which contributes to their calorie-burning. In addition, meals tend to be a leisurely affair. As a result, the body has time for proper digestion. read more
By: Stuart Miles | 2009-12-02 | Wellness The Mediterranean diet is a nutritional plan that is based on the traditional eating patterns of several countries in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Crete and southern Italy. Proponents of the Mediterranean diet noted that people who live in the aforementioned areas had low rates of heart diseases compared to those living in the United States, even if they were consuming the same amount of fat. They were also found to have a longer lifespan than others who were on less healthy diets read more
By: Lauren B. Wallace | 2008-08-22 | Weight Loss Mediterranean diet is one of the best diet’s out there. This particular meal plan incorporates some the healthiest foods available. Fruit, vegetables, fish, healthy fats (olive oil and canola oil), red wine, and nuts are just a few of the recommended foods. The focus of this weight loss plan is not to reduce fat consumption but to make smarter choices about the foods you consume. read more
By: Paul Rodgers | 2009-02-01 | Nutrition One of the reasons that the Mediterranean diet lowers the incidence of cancer is found in the fact that the diet is rich in whole grains and dietary fiber. Because the Mediterranean diet is low in red meat, the diet plan works to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol. The closer people adhered to the Mediterranean diet, the lower their levels of various measures of inflammation, which recent research shows plays a major role in development of heart disease. read more
By: Chris Chew | 2007-10-23 | Health & Fitness It is a well known fact that people who live around the Mediterranean region tend to live longer and have less overweight related diseases than people in the developed countries except perhaps, Japan. Not very long ago, the Mediterranean climate was thought to be the reason why people live longer... read more
By: Lyla Feldman | 2008-07-28 | Nutrition The Mediterranean Diet is known as the heart healthy diet because it is made up of the healthiest foods on the planet. Other components are similar to the cooking traditions in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, particularly Italy and Greece. My grandparents adhere to this diet and I believe they are some of the healthiest older people I know. This diet contains lots of fruits and vegetables and very little red meat. read more
By: John Grant | 2008-09-21 | Health & Fitness The Mediterranean Diet is a good option for people who are looking for a way to lose weight without having to give up on good food. It is a program that combines proper nutrition, exercise and healthy lifestyle. Often, you would hear people worrying about their diet and losing... read more
By: Gen Wright | 2010-03-13 | Health & Fitness Mediterranean diet is best for your heart. It is the way to eat and drink to your health. It is rich in vegetables, grains (rice, pasta), fish, fruit and dried beans. The Mediterranean diet is a wonderfully healthy diet and an extremely easy one to adapt to our stressful and fast paced lifestyles. read more
By: Liway Thomas | 2010-01-10 | Women's Health The Mediterranean diet plan has been around for a good many years now, but just doesnt get the publicity like the Atkins diet or others diet plans you hear about so often. But is this weight loss plan right for you? Lets take a look. read more
By: sturat mitchel | 2008-09-09 | Weight Loss The Mediterranean Diet is more on eating natural, unprocessed foods and staying away from those that are artificially flavored or sweetened. The meal plans for this diet may contribute to the healthy condition on the heart. read more
By: Emily Lowes | 2009-11-21 | Weight Loss Some weight loss companies have used The Mediterranean diet as a name for a diet consisting mainly of food that are eaten by the population of the Mediterranean countries. read more
By: Burt Cotton | 2006-08-10 | Diet The popularity of the Mediterranean Diet began with a rather simple equation: the people of Greece and Southern Italy tended to eat a diet rich in fat, yet had less cardiovascular disease than people in the U.S. How could this be? The answer seems to lie in the Mediterranean’s reliance on the monosaturated fat known as olive oil. Olive oil forms the basis of Mediterranean cooking—it is the key ingredient in preparing everything from pasta to steak. Olive oil is also considere... read more
By: Billy Baker | 2008-10-08 | Health & Fitness Provides Mediterranean diet information on preventing disease from leading authorities, universities and institutes in a summary format. read more
By: Billy Baker | 2008-09-23 | Health & Fitness If you are interested in facts and research on the Mediterranean diet, you will find this piece of news worth your while. read more