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10 Reasons Why the Mediterranean Diet is Good For You
Low in Saturated Fat
Physicians and nutritionists the world over all agree that a
diet that is high in saturated fat can have very negative
consequences on a person's health and wellbeing. Indeed, a diet
that is high in saturated fat can cause a person to suffer heart
disease, can lead to cancer and can cause a whole host of other
health problems and concern.
The Mediterranean diet is noteworthy because of the fact that it
is very low in saturated fat. The typical person who follows the
Mediterranean diet intakes less than eight percent of his or her
calories from potentially harmful saturated fat. This is
significantly below the average of people who do not follow a
Mediterranean diet regimen.
Includes Plentiful Amounts of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Another reason why the Mediterranean diet is good for you lies
in the fact that the diet includes the consumption of a
significant amount of fruit and vegetables. Indeed, the diet
encompasses more fresh fruits and vegetables than any other
dietary program or plan today.
Fresh fruits and vegetables have a significant beneficial effect
on a person's health and wellbeing. People who following the
Mediterranean diet and consume generous servings of fruits and
vegetables each day have a lower incidence of certain diseases
including cancer and cardiovascular ailments.
High in Whole Grains and Fiber
A benefit in the Mediterranean diet is found in the fact that it
lowers in the incidence of certain types of cancer. One of the
reasons that the Mediterranean diet lowers the incidence of
cancer is found in the fact that the diet is rich in whole
grains and dietary fiber. Both whole grain and fiber have proven
to lower the incidence of cancer, including colorectal cancer.
High in Anti-Oxidants
The Mediterranean diet is high in anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants
play a significant role in maintaining the body -- including
organs, muscles and skin -- in top condition. A diet high in
anti-oxidants is believed to ensure that a person will live a
longer, healthier life.
Low in Red Meat
Because the
Mediterranean diet is low in red meat, the diet plan
works to reduce the amount of "bad cholesterol." A diet low in
"bad cholesterol" lessens the incidence of cardiovascular
disease, hypertension and stroke.
High in Lean Meats
The Mediterranean diet includes lean meats in moderate portions.
The reasonable amount of lean meats -- including fish and
certain seafood and fish -- provides a health source of protein
and energy for a person.
Low in Dairy
The Mediterranean diet is low in dairy products. In fact, a true
adherent to the Mediterranean diet includes almost no dairy
products at all. Any dairy that is included in the diet is low
fat or non fat. Because the diet is low in dairy, particularly
fatty dairy products, the diet encourages a person to obtain or
maintain an ideal weight. Additionally, the diet aids in
reducing cholesterol and works to prevent heart disease.
Prevents Disease
As mentioned, one of the reasons that the Mediterranean diet is
good for you rests in the fact that the diet plan appears to
reduce the incidence of certain diseases including:
-- heart and cardiovascular disease
-- cancer
-- diabetes
-- hypertension
-- diabetes
Longevity
The history of the people of the Mediterranean region
demonstrates that the Mediterranean diet works to extend a
person's life. In addition, while working to extend a person's
life, this diet scheme works to ensure that a person's longer
life will be healthy as well.
A Convenient Diet Program
Finally, the Mediterranean diet is good for you because it is a
convenience diet program. In order to follow the Mediterranean
diet you do not need to buy any special products or prepare a
unique and hard to manage diet plan. If used with moderate
exercise, it is a great way to lose weight while remaining
healthy.
About the author:
Site Owner & Publisher Ray Darken - You can gain much more
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