Decoding the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean-style diet has enjoyed great popularity over the last several years, and for good reason. It's healthy, delicious, and an easy way to eat.
With its emphasis on low-calorie, high-fiber foods and healthy fats, the Mediterranean Diet can be a very effective approach to weight loss and maintenance. There is also strong evidence that this style of eating can reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, and many other chronic illnesses.
In this six-part series, nutritionist Dana Lilienthal decodes the primary features of the Mediterranean diet and gives plenty of practical advice (as well as some terrific recipes) for incorporating the principles of this healthy diet into your daily routine.
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The Mediterranean Diet - Healthy Fats
The Mediterranean Diet - Fruits and Veggies
The Mediterranean Diet - Grains and Legumes
The Mediterranean Diet - Poultry and Fish
The Mediterranean Diet - Dairy and Eggs
The Mediterranean Diet - Wine and Exercise
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Posted by: Weight Loss Tips | Feb 11, 2009 4:38:40 AM
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Posted by: Steve Parker, M.D. | Jun 20, 2008 10:14:24 PM
There is also recent evidence that the Mediterranean diet helps reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. Compared with people having low adherence to the Mediterranean diet, people with high adherence had an 83% lower incidence of new-onset diabetes. I blogged about it here:
http://advancedmediterraneandiet.com/blog/?p=42
Experts anticipate an epidemic of diabetes as the overweight U.S. population ages. About 9% of the U.S. population already has diabetes.
-Steve
http://AdvancedMediterraneanDiet.com/blog/
Reference: Martinez-Gonzalez, M.A., et al. Adherence to Mediterranean diet and risk of developing diabetes: prospective cohort study. British Medical Journal, published online May 29, 2008.
