Mediterranean Diet Overview

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The Mediterranean diet is a modern nutritional recommendation inspired by the traditional dietary patterns of some of the countries of the Mediterranean Basin. The most commonly-understood version of the Mediterranean diet was presented by Dr. Walter Willett of Harvard University's School of Public Health in the mid-1990s. Based on "food patterns typical of Crete, much of the rest of Greece, and southern Italy in the early 1960s", this diet, in...


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  • Grilled Chicken with Green Chili Sauce

    Tender marinated chicken in a wickedly spicy green chili sauce.

    Recipe by lenny
    Calories:
    445 kcal
    Carbs:
    10.0g
    Protein:
    56.63g
    Fat:
    19.15g

  • Roasted Vegetables

    In the oven with a little bit of olive oil. So simple and perfect for summer.

    Recipe by Grace29
    Calories:
    113 kcal
    Carbs:
    7.47g
    Protein:
    1.48g
    Fat:
    9.26g

  • Lemon Pepper Chicken

    Chicken breast sprinkled with lemon-pepper seasoning and fresh lemon juice. Bake till done.

    Recipe by Jordan
    Calories:
    106 kcal
    Carbs:
    8.2g
    Protein:
    17.27g
    Fat:
    1.09g

Guide Note

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WebMD: Popular Diets of the World: The Mediterranean Diet

American Heart Association: Mediterranean Diet

MayoClinic.com: Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health

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The Mediterranean diet is based on the common dietary habits of the 16 countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. In Mediterranean countries, heart disease is not as prevalent as it is...

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  • How To Make Mediterranean Swordfish - 1

    Julianna teaches you how to make delicious Mediterranean Swordfish. This Mediterranean Diet recipe is easy to make for your healthy meal plan. Go to http://www.MediterraneanMeals.com for more recipes and a copy of the Mediterranean Diet...


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Portion control for weight loss

One of the keys to a healthy diet is correct portion size. If you are on a diet, eating large proportions of healthy and nutritious foods can actually cause you to gain weight due to the increased calories. This slide show will show you how to lose weight by controlling portion size - you'll learn the right portions for vegetables, fruits, meats, grains, and dairy foods.

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