Staying fit and healthy is a key component to living a good life, and there's no denying that what you eat goes just as far in the quest for good health as physical activity does. Recently, there has been much attention paid to the foods that people living in the Mediterranean regions consume on a daily basis.
Recent studies have shown that people who follow the dietary patterns of those living in the Mediterranean regions enjoy health benefits including a longer lifespan, a lower occurrence of heart disease and other food related illnesses, and a reduction in the signs of aging than those who typically consume only a western style diet.
Although the Mediterranean diet is not designed with weight loss in mind, it is not uncommon to effortlessly drop a few pounds when you switch your diet to that of the Mediterranean style. This is due to the foods that the Mediterranean diet includes, as well as how those foods are prepared. In addition, there are very little, if any, processed, sugary foods on the Mediterranean diet food list.
Small portions of dairy, lean meats, and fish are also part of the diet. One of the reasons people have shown to stick with this way of eating is because of the large amount of variety available on a regular basis.
When most people hear the word 'diet' they immediately assume that they'll have to give up all of their favorite foods and nearly starve themselves for a certain period of time in order to lose weight. But, as stated above, the Mediterranean diet is not about weight loss, and it is certainly not a fad diet. It is a way of life for millions of people, and throughout centuries of use it has proven to lead to fewer health ailments and longer lives for those who follow it.
This is not a fad diet that will help you lose weight if you stick to it for a week or two. This is a lifestyle choice that will change the way you eat forever, as well as help you get fit and healthy and live a longer life. This way of eating can help you live a good life and enjoy your favorite hobbies for years to come.
The many benefits of the Mediterranean diet can be contributed to what the diet lacks as well as what it contains. Processed food, sugary foods, and foods high in fat are avoided. Alcohol consumption is limited, but not strictly avoided as the diet recognizes that there are some health benefits to moderate drinking.
If you would like to see a more specific food list pertaining to the Mediterranean diet, you can find one easily online, or head to your local book store for informational publications as well as cook books designed specifically for the Mediterranean diet.
Changing your current eating habits to ways that are more in tune with the Mediterranean way of life is a great way to live a good life. You'll feel better, look better, live longer, and quite possibly lose a few extra pounds, all while enjoying delicious meals made from fresh ingredients.
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