The Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet

The overview on the traditional meal, including the revenue and the menus and the advice of a nutritionist

The concept

Mimicking the system simple, but rich of a third century Greek fishermen in order to lose weight, live longer and reduce your risk for heart disease and cancer.

Features

* Oil is the main source of fat
* Cost, fruit and vegetables of the season are the focus of each meal
* Bread and pasta are no excuses
* The meat is a seat, which is consumed less frequently and in small portions
* Lunch is generally from a glass of red wine
* Phare Flavors: basil, oregano, rosemary, lemon, garlic and mint


If it is your diet ...

* You are a lover of carbohydrates
* You have a glass of wine with dinner
* Would you like to fresh ingredients, simply prepared
* You appreciate the quality and not quantity
* You are concerned about the health of the heart


Probably not for you if ...

* Is the market for a high content of protein or fat
* You are a great lover of meat
* You are in the culinary diversity


Our assessment

The emphasis on fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and legumes, is a rich in nutrients, the fiber-rich diet (read: he has no hunger). The Mediterranean Sea, as the food is also relatively low protein and saturated fats. Cheese or yogurt can be enjoyed each day, while the eggs, fish and meat (especially beef and lamb), in May will be on once or twice a week.

Another distinguishing characteristic of a Mediterranean-style is that it is very rich in fat (35 to 40 percent of their calories). But the emphasis on good fats, especially the mono-unsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts and lawyers) and the omega-3-fatty acids (fish, flaxseed and walnuts). Although rich in calories, fat food makes the meal delicious and satisfying. The idea is that you eat less, but with more. This is supported by the research suggests that people who eat the regulations mono-unsaturated fat to stay slim, despite the increase in fat content.

The Mediterranean way of life plays an important support for the plan of nutrition. Much physical activity, fresh air and relaxed, with the meals in peace with family and friends are a part of the revenue.

The Mediterranean Diet