The Basics of the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet has been ranked #1 consistently for the past several years by US News and World Reports’ 25-member panel of nationally recognized professionals in diet, nutrition, obesity, food psychology, diabetes and heart disease. Apart from being the #1 diet overall, it was also ranked #1 Easiest Diet to follow, #1 Best Diabetes Diet, #1 Best Diet for Healthy Eating and #2 Best Heart-Healthy Diet.
Given that there are 20+ countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea (including Italy and Greece that have 2 of the Blue Zones), the Mediterranean Diet is more of a pattern of eating that emphasizes fruits and vegetables. The primary fat source for the diet is extra-virgin olive oil, one of the healthiest oils available. The primary protein sources include beans and legumes. Fish and seafood are eaten once or twice a week, poultry maybe a couple of times a month, and red meat rarely.
A Guide to the Mediterranean Diet
HelpGuide’s The Mediterranean Diet describes the basics of the Mediterranean Diet: e basic food pyramid, the health benefits, and a quick start to the diet.
The Mediterranean Diet Explained
Dr. Nick Zyrowski’s Youtube video How to Get Started With a Mediterranean Diet: Mediterannean Diet Explained provides a quick synopsis of the health benefits, what the diet is about, what can be eaten (and with what frequency), and what should be avoided.
