Articles of category "Mediterranian diet"

Mediterranean cuisine is defined by the preparation of food in three regions: North African (particularly Morocco), eastern Mediterranean (Egypt, Greece, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey), and southern Europe (Italy, France, and Spain). In some regions, olive oil is essential to the preparation of Mediterranean food. Not only does the oil bring flavor to dishes; it is also associated with health benefits. For instance, it can help lower harmful LDL cholesterol. It also contains antioxidants that help inhibit artery clogging and chronic diseases.

Have you heard about the Mediterranean diet? If you are a confirmed dieter, or if you have spent any time at all researching the various diets that are out and available to people, this diet is quite possibly close to the top. After all, it does suggest that a food intake that is comparable to that of residents of the Mediterranean will result in slimmer midsections, longer life, and better health. But is this kind of diet for you?