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The Mediterranean diet
It is not a weight-loss regime such as the Atkins or Dukan diets. It is actually not a prescriptive diet at all, rather a pattern of eating.
It is based on a rural life where people ate what they grew. It has no preservatives. It is freshly picked, plucked and cooked.
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The Mediterranean diet is more than food on a plate
- It emphasises values of hospitality, neighbourliness, intercultural dialogue and creativity, and a way of life guided by respect for diversity.
- Shared family meals help people eat well and avoid excess, while the TV dinner habit is linked to obesity.
- It involves a s...
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Principles of the Mediterranean diet
- It is based on large amounts of fruit and vegetables, legumes, whole grains and especially olive oil.
- Fish and seafood depends on how close to the sea you live.
- Chicken, eggs and small amounts of dairy, such as cheese and yoghurt, are there in moderati...
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The Mediterranean diet
The heart-healthy Mediterranean diet is a healthy eating plan based on typical foods and recipes of Mediterranean-style cooking.
The diet includes fruits, vegetables, fish and whole grains, plus a splash of flavorful olive oil and perhaps a glass of red wine.
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