List of the best diet resources

Here the list of the best resources about the Mediterranean diet I’ve found this week.

(Thanks to Kmtucker)

Health and wellness

• Heart Attack Boosts Diabetes Risk - After a heart attack, the risk of developing diabetes and so-called pre-diabetes rises steeply, a new study finds.
• Controlling the Symptoms of Menopause Through Diet -Even though menopause is a natural part of the life cycle, many women experience discomfort during and after menopause as their hormones establish a new balance. One of the major influences on a woman’s hormonal makeup during this realignment is her diet.
• Cholesterol: The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk - Forget statins – the traditional Mediterranean diet can reduce the levels of LDL cholesterol dramatically, even among people who are at high risk of heart disease.
• Western Influences Disrupt Mediterranean Diet - The Mediterranean diet; simple and locally grown; is touted as a model of healthy living. But as the convenience of pre-packaged foods and a more sedentary lifestyle creeps in, the people of Crete are starting to feel the unhealthy effects.
• Stay Alive With a Mediterranian Diet - The Mediterranean diet has been widely acclaimed–and for good reason. New research shows that people who eat a Mediterranean diet are less likely to die from heart disease, especially if they have diabetes.
• Mediterranean diet may ease arthritis pain - The traditional diets of people in the Mediterranean region tend to be high in fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil, and comparatively low in red meat. A number of studies have linked this style of eating to a lower risk of heart disease, but there has also been some evidence that it’s beneficial for people with rheumatoid arthritis, or RA. RA is caused by an errant immune system attack on the lining of the joints, which leads to chronic inflammation, pain and stiffness. Some research has suggested that components of the Mediterranean diet, like the healthy fats in olive oil, have anti-inflammatory effects.
• Mediterranean diet and depression - The adherence to a Mediterranean Dietary Pattern ensures an adequate intake of B vitamins and w-3 fatty acids. A protective role on depression has been suggested for both nutrients.
• Diet and cancer risk in Mediterranean countries: open issues

Foods and Cooking

• Oils for every occasion - Which is the best oil to buy?
• Mediterranean Diet: Why You Should Make Extra Virgin Olive Oil Part of Your Diet - For centuries, olive oil has been a major player in the low incidence of heart disease among Mediterranean populations. Extensive research has shown that olive oil not only prevents damage to your arteries, but it also reverses high levels of cholesterol in your blood and lowers blood pressure.
• Olive Oil, Your Health, Your Kitchen - Extra virgin olive oil has become such a symbol of healthy eating that it is hard to believe that it was once accused of increasing the harmful cholesterol.
• Jumpstart Your Fitness: With these 10 ingredients - According to Dr. Michael Ozner, incorporating these 8 ingredients into your diet and lifestyle will result in improved fitness and health:

1. Olive Oil
2. Red Wine
3. Nuts and Almonds
4. Whole Grains
5. Fish
6. Fresh Fruits
7. Fresh Vegetables
8. Low-fat Dairy

• 10 Top Foods To Help You Fight High Cholesterol
  1. Shitake Mushrooms
  2. Walnuts
  3. Uncooked Soy
  4. Blueberries
  5. Salmon
  6. Garlic
  7. Avocado
  8. Black Beans
  9. Apples
  10. Dark Green, Leafy Vegetables
• Mediterranean Diet Foods - Thanks to those differences, a Greek man has a 90% less chance of dying from heart attack than an American man. There is no single ingredient that is causing good health but a combination of foods. So, here is the Mediterranean diet food list:

1. Olive oil
2. Red wine
3. Nuts and almonds
4. Whole grains
5. Cold water fish
6. Fresh fruits and vegetables
7. Low-fat dairy products

• Importance of functional foods in the Mediterranean diet - Analyse the importance of components of Mediterranean diet in functional feeding. Analyse various aspects of the Mediterranean diet in relation to the risk of several common cancers in Italy.
• Easy Mediterranean Cooking Tips - Adopting a healthier lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself of all your favorite foods. You can improve your diet and the health of your family by following a few easy Mediterranean cooking tips.
  1. Supplement olive oil for butter whenever you can.
  2. Cook with fresh herbs.
  3. Substitute beans for red meat two or three days a week.
• Italians invent ‘perfect’ ice cream - Milan, September 3 - Italian food researchers have come up with an ice cream they say will earn an honoured place in the healthy diet Italy is famous for. “We’ve produced a perfect, nutritious and balanced mix in line with the Mediterranean diet,” Attilio Del Re of Piacenza’s Catholic University told the Italian press Monday.

Diet principles

• Crete: Healthy living on the snail trail - Louise Rodden heads to Crete for a waist-expanding lesson in island cooking.
• New Book Dispels Old Diet Myths - Red wine, dark chocolate and olive oil? These are good for me? “Absolutely!” says Todd Edward Parker, seasoned nutritional educator and author of the new book Change Your Life with the Mediterranean Diet, which can be found on Amazon.com and other bookstores.
• The prudent diet for men - Deaths from cancer, heart disease and cerebrovascular disease are higher among men than women, but most troubling are the high rates of male deaths by suicide, homicide and accidents.
  The question of why men’s health is generally worse than women’s may not be due to gender per se, but to other issues.
• The French diet - But because the Mediterranean is made up of over a dozen different countries, it’s easy to create a modified Mediterranean diet to suit your tastes and needs. One example of a modified Mediterranean diet is the French diet. Although the French follow the same dietary principles of the rest of the Mediterranean, their cuisine is much richer.

Recipes

• Mediterranean Dip - Recipe to Share - Meditteranean Dip Makes 2.5 cups

• 1 cup mayonnaise (I used light)
• 1/2 pound crumbled feta
• 1/2 cup sour cream (I used light)
• 10 pickled pepperoncini peppers, stems removed, chopped
• 8 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 T capers, drained
• 1 t dried oregano
• 1 t dried marjoram
• 1 t hot sauce (Tobasco or Texas Pete)
• 1 t black pepper
• 2 T fresh parsley

• Mediterranean Roasted Broccoli and Tomatoes
  • 12 ounces broccoli crowns
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 1/2 t freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • 10 pitted black olives - I left these out and used extra tomatoes
  • 1 t dried oregano
  • 2 t capers, rinsed (optional - I love capers, so I added them)

• Tomato Sauce - Ingredients

• 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 2 to 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• thyme
• rosemary
• oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• black pepper
• a pinch of sugar
• 2 cloves of crushed garlic (optional)

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