What is the South Beach Diet? The South Beach Diet is based on the concept of choosing food with good carbohydrates and fat over foods with bad carbohydrates and fat. Non starchy vegetables and oats are chosen over foods that have refined sugar like white bread and white rice. Also, omega-3 fatty acids in fish […]
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Is South Beach Diet Healthy ?
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
Filed Under: Diet ComparisonsChildhood Obesity and Lack of Vitamin D
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
Childhood obesity is a disease rapidly increasing. The main reasons are the unhealthy lifestyle, poor eating habits and low physical activity. There is also another reason behind the fatty tissue located mostly on the waist: a lack of vitamin D. In support, a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and conducted by […]
Filed Under: Healthy Eating IdeasHow Long Does it Take to Lose Belly Fat Post Pregnancy?
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
How long it takes to lose belly fat post pregnancy depends on how much weight you have stored as belly fat, whether or not you have had a c-section, and whether you breast or bottle-feed. Your diet and activity level play the most important role. Those who have a faster metabolism or take action to […]
Filed Under: Lose Belly FatMenu Ideas: Benefits of a Dairy Free Diet Plan
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
The Mediterranean Diet traditionally incorporates foods from regions surrounding the area. Some of those places are Greece, Turkey, Italy, France, and others. As for a dairy free diet or reduced dairy diet, one must not consume products like milk, cheese, or yogurt. Many use rice or soy as a substitution, but there are other options […]
Filed Under: Healthy Eating Ideas, Meal Plan Ideas, Mediterranean FoodWhat Should I Eat for Lunch ? Healthy Mediterranean Lunch Menu Ideas
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
People are often faced with the question, “What should I eat for lunch?†It is even more difficult to find healthy things to eat for lunch. When eating lunch out, healthy foods can sometimes be almost impossible to find. Fast food restaurants are notorious for not offering nutritious food items….healthy eating for lunch can be […]
Filed Under: Healthy Eating Ideas, Meal Plan IdeasHow Much Does Beer Consumption Affect a Cholesterol Test ?
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
When a doctor orders a cholesterol test, patients are told to fast at least 12 hours before blood is draw. This means no eating or drinking for the 12 hour period, though some clinics will tell patients they can have water. Fasting is done because it allows the blood test to give the doctor an […]
Filed Under: Cholesterol LoweringWhat is 150 on Blood Pressure Monitor ?
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
This depends on where the 150 is on your blood pressure reading, and understanding what the numbers mean takes a basic understanding of a blood pressure readout. Blood pressure is the pressure the blood places on the walls of blood vessels, and it depends on a person’s heartbeat, blood, artery walls and overall health of […]
Filed Under: Blood PressureHow to Lower my Blood Pressure Quickly ?
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
High blood pressure is a health concern for many and there are times when we want to quickly lower it. But, how can this be accomplished? What Are the Best Ways to Lower Blood Pressure? One of the best ways to lower blood pressure is to lose some weight. The most effective way to do […]
Filed Under: Blood PressureWhat is the Normal Blood Pressure for Humans ?
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
The simple answer to this question is a systolic of 120 and a diastolic of 80, as these numbers are considered optimal. However, many factors go into determining what is considered normal, and one blood pressure reading should not be considered definitive. It is important to take many readings using different monitors to get a […]
Filed Under: Blood PressureLet’s Get on a Diet after the New Year. Here are the Foods to Detox
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
According to the latest study released by the Italian association of farmers, during the last holidays food calories, alcohol, lack of presence of fruit and vegetables and physical activity suspension caused a weight gain up to two pounds. Here are some tips to get back in shape: first of all you should eat light food, […]
Filed Under: Detox
