About Mediterranean Diet
What exactly is in the Mediterranean diet?I know what to eat daily, weekly, and monthly, but what specific kinds of veggies nuts and grains were they eating? My mom's going shopping, and I want to put together a list of healthy nuts and grains.
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Need help for recipe ideas for new diet - doctor called, said cholesterol and triglycerides lvl is high?
So, doc called and said my cholesterol was on the high side of normal, but my triglyceride level was too high at 248, normal for me he said should be around the 150 range. He said to stop eating carbs, specifically starchy carbs and sweets (and I rarely eat sweets). So, my questions is... what the heck can I eat? I can't just start eating all meat, eggs and cheese, cuz then my cholesterol levels might spike and get too high. What carbs can I eat? I've read that beans are considered carbs, but are these considered "starchy" carbs? What else can I eat? I mean, I have a good idea, like fruits, veggies, fish, chicken breast, etc... but what are some recipes that you guys have that are good for you, but are also filling as well? Would the Mediterranean diet be ok for me? Oh, and what about alcohol, beer and wine? Or even Soda's and juice? I'm also looking for good snack ideas and just general recipe ideas that will keep me full.
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Wouldn't our world be a lot better if Americans ate like Italians?
"Mediterranean is the way to diet. It is a known fact that the diet from Tuscany is known to prevent heart disease and is also healthy for weight maintenance. But I wonder, why it is observed that the Western as well urban Asian population is growing large by feasting on pastas and pizzas? Something seems ?out of sync? here; are we being over-fed with a wrong notion or is it that we have twisted the concept to our comfort. I did some research and discovered that Mediterranean Diet is healthy. We are just not doing it right. Here are facts about Mediterranean diet; you need to know before you dig in to that large pasta bowl. The Italians prefer to eat small frequent meals and enjoy their meals on dinner table. They relax and socialize while dining for hours, over lunch and/or dinner and coffee. Yet sitting at the table for long periods of time does not appear to lead to excessive eating or drinking. This is practicing what I call 'Mindful Eating'. Breakfast is usually a cup of coffee with milk and cereal / small biscuit. Lunch is generally sandwich and salad or small portion of pasta and a small piece of fish or chicken. Italians eat very small portions of red meat. Dinner is the main meal of the day but is generally eaten early enough to allow digestion. Supersizing and junk food is a no-no. Chips, cookies, cakes are avoided but fresh fruits and yogurt are the preferred snack. Dessert is usually a fruit, apricot, figs picked fresh from the garden. Gelato and lemon ice are the preferred desserts. People think Italians eat a lot every day but they are wrong, because while they do eat a big family meal generally on Sunday but during the week they eat small portions of healthy foods, such as pasta, vegetables, lean meat, fish, and cheese. Olive oil is the preferred oil and it is used extensively in cooking and on salads. Italian meal table will not have olive oil placed on table to dunk their breads in as we see in most Mediterranean food restaurants. To sum up eat Mediterranean but eat it right. Avoid the fried stuff and creamy sauced pastas. Instead, go for a tomato salad, simple vegetable pasta sauce, and use olive oil sparingly. Use herbs, lemon, vinegars, capers, and other intensely flavorful, low-calorie foods for seasoning. Indulge in wine, fine cheese, succulent sea food but portion control and mindful eating is the secret to eating Mediterranean." -Tina Khanna, DesiDieter Expert @Mattew: I do not mention Greece because Greece ranks in the 5th most obese country in the world. They drown their food in olive oil and eat extensive amounts of meat. They eat all the right foods but not the way most Italians would suggest. Even the Greek fall into envy for the Italians.
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Need to lose 10lbs in 5 months. Suggest a diet?
At the moment i weigh 9stone 10 (136lbs). I am 5ft 9. I realize that losing 10lbs would put on bordering the underweight scale, but i have been this weight before and this is what i felt most comfortable at. I also have a large body structure so a bmi of 18.5 - 18.6 doesn't look to bad. This weight puts me at a size 8. I have been 9 stone since i stopped growing and have only put this weight on in the last 3 months. I have 5 months to lose the excess weight and learn to maintain my new weight. I am also wanting to tone up my bum, thighs and upper arms. I don't mind if i gain muscle weight. After all thats the "healthy" gain (in my opinion)! I can't afford the gym otherwise i would be down there 5 times a week! So other than 50 squats and a 1 miles - 2 miles of jogging a day (which i already do), what can you suggest? The majority of people tell me to go on a high protein diet but i find this type of diet weakens me. What do you think about the Mediterranean diet (italian, spanish, etc..)? Any other tips and suggestions would be helpful!
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paleo diet vs mediterranean diet?
which is better? please explain why? idk which to choose... i have a hormone imbalance and because of that i have acne. im trying to fix my health with food.
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