Healthy Foods and the Mediterranean Diet - Examiner.com

The Mediterranean^[1] Diet is a style of eating, not a fad, according to Marilynn Preston and the Herald-Tribune^[2] on October 22. Preston feels the Mediterranean Diet is the “gold standard” for healthy living and eating. You no longer have to live on the other side of the globe to enjoy its great health benefits.

So what are some of the healthy foods available on the Mediterranean Diet?

Foods include a daily dose of local goat cheese, tomatoes, green vegetables, and extra virgin olive oil for a healthy dose of fats. Preston states the “Mediterranean Diet is not for everyone.” Not everyone out there is going to have taste buds for olives and feta cheese.

The Mediterranean Diet is becoming widely popular in the United States, sales of hummus, Greek yogurt and whole grains are at an all-time high “because it’s based on real food and generous amounts of healthy fats, fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, and wine.” It’s also very easy to follow when you are eating out. The Mediterranean Diet is essentially clean eating.

The Mediterranean Diet is a social diet. It’s not going to make you feel isolated. While you do need to keep your portions in check you don’t need to worry about special foods, boxed meals, or counting points. You’ll easily be able to find a Mediterranean Diet item on a menu.

According to Blue Zone researchers, human contact and relaxing with friends over a meal can be one of the best things you can “do to lessen your stress and increase your longevity.”

If you’re curious on whether or not the Mediterranean Diet is a lifestyle change and way of eating for you, check out Old Ways^[3] and their food philosophy.

Ready to get started on the Mediterranean Diet? Authors Enrico and Valerie Forte have put together a free weekly Mediterranean meal plan^[4] so you can look and see if the plan is right for you. It contains a meal plan, a recipe cookbook, a meal planning guide, and a food list. All the tools to get you started on a healthy and clean lifestyle.

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