(Thanks to Carlos_lorenzo)
Here you are the best Mediterranean diet health issues I’ve found on the net this week.
The Mediterranean Diet – Lovely Food That Benefits Your Health
A good article that answer to questions like:
- What Is The Mediterranean diet?
- What makes the Mediterranean diet a healthy option?
- What is the Mediterranean Food List?
Questions I’ve already answered in the Med Diet plan
Mediterranean Diet: Why You Should Make Extra Virgin Olive Oil Part of Your Diet
She explains 2 reasons why you Need to increase the Olive Oil consumption (Healthy and Anti-oxidant) and why it’s has been used for centuries.
He explains real life tips like:
- Order an appetizer
- Split a plate
- Side it up
- Create a meal
- Pack it
Another article that repeats the benefits of Olive Oil and the Med diet principles
The 5 steps are:
- Eat real food
- Choose the right fats
- Slow down
- Share a bottle
- Take a walk
Nothing of new…just follow these simple steps
The study investigated the effect of lifestyle changes on sexual functions and identified 59 women who had been diagnosed of female sexual dysfunction associated with the metabolic syndrome.
This diet is not new to these researches that confirm its sexual benefits
An Australian study shows how it may be especially beneficial for people with diabetes. More info here
People living in Greece and Southern Italy have an overall more heart healthy. He lists the main foods to help heart
A study of more than 2000 non-demented individuals conducted in 2006 concluded that better adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with a lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Another Italian cuisine lover like me :-)
- Fill up on fruit and veg
- Feast on fish
- Choose your fats wisely
- Make your grains whole
- Snack on nuts
Yes I agree and I’ll add these other resources
Study of a Mediterranean-type diet intervention in female patients with rheumatoid arthritis
People can reduce their risk for developing the metabolic syndrome by adhering to a Mediterranean diet, analysis of the SUN cohort shows.
Residents in Varallo Sesia who lose 3kg (6.6lbs) in a month can claim €50, and another €100 if they can keep it off for a further five months.
