The Mediterranean Diet
Dieting is as old as mankind. Even though many prefer to stay on top of new diet trends and follow the diet of the day, many older dieting techniques can help you lose weight. The Mediterranean eating habits remain a favorite among health care professionals, but there is the Jerusalem Diet and the Hawaiian Diet. Fasting was practiced for health as well as religious reasons. All these lifestyle changes are as valid today as they were when initially practiced. Let’s explore them and find one that may work for you.
With the Mediterranean Diet, everything is cooked in olive oil, even desserts. The emphasis is on fresh food with very little red meat. Greens are the largest part of the diet. The simplicity is what makes it a success. Nothing is ever cooked in heavy creams or marinated, and little spices are used. Top it all off with whole grains, seeds, and other natural condiments for a diet low in saturated fat and high in heart healthy ingredients.
