It’s been a turbulent few years for the world of nutrition and diet. It looks like fat isn’t so bad after all (as long as it’s the right kind of fat), eating more vegetables is the way to go and strict diets just don’t work.
In comes the Mediterranean Diet, it’s been characterized as perhaps the healthiest diet in the world. Not an exaggeration, this diet that has appeared in certain areas of the Mediterranean, has literally hundreds of studies supporting it. Initially known for its heart healthy qualities, recent research has shown that its benefits go beyond the heart. It appears that this pattern of eating can protect from cancer, help you live longer, protect your brain and improve your mood. In addition, it is a sustainable diet, low on the food chain and affordable.
While numerous studies have made the diet more popular than ever, the various definitions of the diet make it a bit confusing not only for consumers but also health professionals. Is it the diet of all the Mediterranean or certain areas? How much fish are you supposed to eat? Can you eat a lot of pasta? What about olive oil, will it make you gain weight? And how do you choose good olive oil? Is the Mediterranean diet the same as Mediterranean cuisine? If you are looking for answers to these questions, you may find them all at one place.
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