elpis10: Adopt a Mediterranean type diet

Τετάρτη 8 Ιανουαρίου 2014

Adopt a Mediterranean type diet

What are the pros and cons of various diets ; When we diet , we mean not only weight loss programs , the debate widened and most large range regarding nutrition and more specifically on how food choices support or undermine our health . Maintaining a healthy weight is an important , but not the only goal .

The goal is not to decide , what kind of diet is right , but to understand which approach best suits you , your lifestyle and your preferences , because in this way you will have a greater chance of long term success .

You can be healthy , simply adopting the Mediterranean type of diet !

There is no single Mediterranean diet . There are over 12 countries bordering the Mediterranean and many dietary patterns , even within these countries . This is why the Mediterranean diet is referred to as that of the diet , which includes many cultures .

We recognize , however , as the standard Mediterranean diet based on the eating habits of the coastal villages of Greece , southern Italy and Crete .

40s epidemiologists , noted that people in Crete lived longer and were healthier than their Northern European and North American . So they gave more attention to how people ate there and in particular , what the diatologio differed from the areas that were not so good rates for health and longevity .

Noticed then that Cretans ate less meat and poultry from other westerners. When eating animal protein , was mainly fish , as most lived by fishing. They also ate a lot more fresh fruits , vegetables and legumes and fewer processed foods . They used a lot of olive oil and drank moderate amounts of alcohol , particularly red wine. This standard became known as the Mediterranean Diet .

American Heart Association

If we compare , the Mediterranean Diet , the diet guidelines established by the American Heart Association , we see some interesting differences . The most important is that the Mediterranean diet is richer in fat than what the instructions suggest the compound. This is the main reason why the Mediterranean diet has become a popular alternative diets compared with that proposed by the American Association Kadiologiki .

What has your health ?

Researchers are trying to find if people who do not live in Crete , can be more healthy , eating like it was there and the new is here as well ! Adopting a Mediterranean diet appears to reduce the risk of many diseases , including cardiovascular , cancer , Alzheimer's , Parkinson's , type II diabetes , and even depression .

weight Loss

It is also a very effective way to lose weight and maintain that loss . Compared to those on low carb diets , low fat , those who follow a Mediterranean diet lost the same weight and tend to retain more this loss. Maybe because they find satisfactory diet and easy to follow. The most likely reason why people follow pleasantly Mediterranean diet is that it does not look like diet .

lifestyle

Instead of focusing on calories , fat and carbohydrates , the Mediterranean diet emphasizes flavor and freshness , social and aesthetic side of cooking , and how to eat . Good nutrition and a healthy body follow , naturally. For this to work though, you have to see the whole set .

If you do not have time to shop fresh ingredients , skills or desire to megeirepsete fresh meals or eat in relaxed atmosphere and make friends with people , maybe this approach does not suit you . You just have to try and judge by results .

The basic principles are simple :

Plan your meals with fruit , vegetables , nuts and legumes.

Use olive oil as the primary fat source . Butter rarely use or replace with vegetable margarine .

If you eat animal products , Consume in moderation . Choose fish more often , less often eggs and dairy and meat even rarer .

Reduce consumption of packaged food and sweets and finally enjoy as much as possible your food , the time to brew and consume.

Eventually , you could become and your diet mediterranean guy?

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