If a dinner of fresh caught wild fish with seasonal roasted veggies and a glass of red wine sounds good, then the Mediterranean diet might be for you. But the benefits of the Mediterranean diet don’t end with taste. In fact, people who follow a Mediterranean-style diet enjoy:
- 14% longer lives
- Lower blood pressure
- 25% less heart disease
- 73% fewer heart attacks
- 83% lower risk for diabetes
- Better body mass
- 25% less cancer
- Stronger bones
While the Mediterranean region is made up of man countries with differing cuisines, the Mediterranean diet pattern shares these characteristics:
- Emphasis on plant foods
- Local, seasonal eating
- Reliance on olive oil as the primary fat source
- Low milk consumption, with yogurt and cheese being preferred
- Fish and poultry are the primary animal proteins
- Eggs are enjoyed frequently – up to 4 per week
- Sweets are typically fruit, enjoyed a few times per week
- Red meat eaten a few times per month
- Wine is enjoyed in moderation with meals
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