International Mediterranean Diet Month!
The Mediterranean diet is a plant forward diet shown to be healthy, effective and promoting good health as we travel through life. Areas of the world which have historically followed this diet and lifestyle not only display increase longevity but produce a healthy & active elderly population. Every year the Mediterranean diet is herald as the healthiest diet because it is heart healthy and easy to follow with effective results.
What does it look like?
A variety of fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts, legumes, seeds, herbs and spices in each meal.
Fish and seafood at least twice a week.
Moderate use of poultry, eggs, cheese and yogurt.
Rarely includes meats and sweets.
Drink water with optional, Red wine in moderation.
More importantly, the base of the diet is being physically active and enjoying meals with others.
It is a lifestyle not a diet.
Following these guidelines can make transformational changes in almost every aspect of your health.
What will this lifestyle do for you? The list is almost endless and if we add herbs and spices to your diet, the positive effect on your health will blossom keeping you healthy throughout your life.
Here are some of the specific health challenges which the Mediterranean Diet deals with allowing us to
live in good health.
Areas of noted direct effect
gut or GI health (proper absorption of nutrients)
vascular health (brain & heart health)
brain health (dementia)
muscle and Joint pain (chronic inflammation)
glucose management (diabetes)
weight management
mental health management (sleep, depression & mood swings)
If you would like to learn how to apply this to your life join us for a cooking class or small group session.
