A recently conducted study, the results of which have been published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, suggests that the olive oil-rich Mediterranean diet may produce even more health benefits than were previously suspected. Much has been written regarding the various health aspects of the Mediterranean diet and it has gained in popularity […]
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Mediterranean Diet May Improve Bone Health
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
Filed Under: Healthy Eating Ideas, Meal Plan IdeasCan the Mediterranean Diet Help With Weight Loss ?
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
The Mediterranean Diet can help with weight loss even though it is rich in calories, high in carbohydrates, and 35 to 40% of those calories come from fats. First, we must understand that the Mediterranean Diet is not really a diet as we usually think of them. It is more of a way of life. […]
How Much Fat Can We Have in Our Diets ?
By the Authors of The Mediterranean Diet eBook
On average westerns consume 35-40 % of total calories from fat. Though fat is not the enemy, Westerners still need to monitor their consumption. There are animal-based fats and plant-based fats. Saturated fats and trans fats are mostly found in processed foods and animal foods (meat, cheese, dairy, cream, butter and some plants like palm […]
Filed Under: Cancer Prevention, Cholesterol Lowering, Healthy Eating Ideas, Heart Health
