The Mediterranean diet has been in the news several times before and it is making its way around the internet again. This time news articles are posting that following the Mediterranean diet may significantly lower risks of type 2 diabetes. The diet has been said to fight off cardiovascular disease and you can see why as it is made up mainly of olive oil, vegetables, fruits, nuts, cereals, legumes and fish. Meat and dairy products are not a bulk of the diet at all.
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Part of the reason for the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet is the quantity of olive oil which is consumed. Olive oil is known to help lower cholesterol as well as blood sugar. In order to reap the most health benefits following this diet, you must also include a good workout program. The combination of the diet and physical activity is what seems to provide the overall health benefits.
Like any diet, the Mediterranean diet is not perfect. Overall it is a healthy way to eat when you include exercise, however, you still need to be sure you are including other foods into your diet in which you may lack specific vitamins/minerals.
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Hey there. Good post. I always find it nice to try new foods and when they also have health benefits it’s even better.
Since reading about that small fat about the Mediterranean diet, I pretty much switch to olive oil for most of my cooking. I’ve also replace olive oil with butter for eating my bread. Now if only I can stop eating bread…
@Tom – I agree, new foods with health benefits is always a plus.
@asithi – I’m right there with you with the bread situation. It is hard to cut back on it for sure.
There is no reason to cut out bread. Perhaps try some live grains instead as they don’t induce spikes in insulin (better than whole wheat). I switched and have not looked back. I also control my portions by having one slice of bread for my sandwich. It cuts the calories.