Mediterranean
Diet Articles
Whether you are one of those lucky people who do not have cholesterol
concerns, or have been advised to take action, what can you do
to improve your cholesterol levels? In this series of articles
we’ll
have a look at some of the generally recommended courses of action
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If you been through a grocery check-out or bookstore lately--or
even taken a look at the food section in the paper--you've probably
seen some great recipes that inspire you to eat more healthfully
and enjoy meals that tantalize your taste buds while sustaining
your body. But "eating healthy" is more than great recipes...
it 's a way of life. It 's planning, shopping, and thinking differently
about food. Truly, removing the stress from the process of creating
meals is a major component a healthful diet. read more ...
The recommended food pyramid provides a simple guide to
establishing healthy eating habits. The food pyramid
was originally established in the 1960s in response to the increase
in heart disease, and to help people understand what it takes
to stay healthy. There are several facets of the food pyramid,
which help you to analyze what you are eating and what you need
to change in order to maintain your healthy eating habits. read
more ..
Over the past decade much has been made of the so-called Mediterranean
Diet. Epidemiological evidence shows that people living in Mediterranean
countries
like France, Greece and Italy have lower incidences of heart disease relative
to the USA, UK and more northerly European nations. Various hypotheses have
been put forward in an attempt to explain why their diets should afford protection
against cardiovascular disease and other degenerative conditions. Two factors
that have been given credit for the healthy attributes of this diet are ..
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