Here a list of resources that explain how the Mediterranean diet helps:
- Physically inactive person
- People live longer
- Cuts out the bad fats
- Is rich in antioxidants
At the end some examples of Med diet recipes to cook Spaghetti and Italian pasta
- Why the average physically inactive person should eat a Mediterranean diet – But what if you get injured? Or are starting out a workout routine, having been physically inactive for some time? According to a recent study published by the Public Library of Science, the first step would be to eat a Mediterranean diet. The study, by Bergouignan et al, looked at the effect of physical inactivity on the oxidation of saturated and monounsaturated dietary fatty acids. The authors hypothesized that a sedentary lifestyle would reduce the ability of the body to use fat as fuel.
- Mediterranean diet rich in antioxidants – People from the Greek island of Crete live longer than most other populations in the world, despite the fact that their diet is significantly higher in fat than what the American Heart Association recommends. Amazingly, these people are about 20% less likely to develop and die of coronary artery disease, and they succumb to one-third less cancer than in the United States. On closer examination of their meals, it’s clear why.
- UK’s CRN puts nutrition and healthy ageing on the agenda – Research has also been examining what may help people live longer. Studies have linked a diet high in fruit and vegetables to helping people live longer. A 2005 University of Athens study found that a 60-year-old who follows a Mediterranean diet can expect to live a year longer than his peer who prefers foods commonly eaten in northern Europe. People living around the Mediterranean typically eat lots of vegetables, fruits, and cereals, have a moderate to high intake of fish, and eat little saturated fat, preferring instead the unsaturated olive oil. The diet would provide a high antioxidant potential.
- This diet cuts out the bad fats – Why do people in the Mediterranean have no problems with cholesterol? Is it the red wine and olive oil?
- Key to a long life — less insulin in the brain – Good, old-fashioned diet and exercise might keep you young by reducing the action of insulin in the brain, researchers reported on Thursday
- Mangia Mediterranean – Cooking and preparing healthy Italian pasta, including recipes for chicken with tomatoes and artichokes, cannoli, lasagna.
- Spaghetti Squash Gets High Marks In Health Department – Spaghetti squash is a wonderful vegetable that is often overlooked. It is filling, low in calories and very versatile. I like that it can be stuffed or hold a sauce. I use soy-based sausage as a filling here, but you can use an equal amount of crumbled firm tofu instead. This dish looks attractive as the squash is yellow, the filling is flecked green and the marinara sauce is red.
- 1 medium spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
- Water
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 cup soy sausage
- 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
- 1/2 cup fresh-grated parmesan cheese, divided
