Mediterranean Diet: The Meal Plan That Won't Make You Give Up Fat

Most often than not, people think that what tastes good is unhealthy. They have loads of unhealthy fat that the health-conscious stays away from. Even just by the mere mention of the word "fat," people already cringe but do you know that there is such a thing as healthy fat? This diet is full of fat and it can reap health benefits without having to deprive you of taste.

The Mediterranean diet is a heaven-sent meal plan. According to Time, it is loaded with seafood, nuts, dairy, olive oil, wine, fruits, vegetables and grains that are high in fat but healthy, the type that won't build up in blood vessels and lead to chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and the like.

A recent study was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine that delved into the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet by analyzing data from clinical trials in 53 studies. Studies show positive results that following a Mediterranean diet lowered people's risk for chronic diseases (via Time).

However, the researches all recommend further study before doctors can start recommending the Mediterranean diet to their patients. There is no sufficient evidence that those who followed the Mediterranean diet lived longer lives (via Time).

As per Health, to start a Mediterranean diet, you should eat five to ten servings of fruit and vegetables. Consume four to six servings of one teaspoon of olive oil, of five olives or of one-eight of an avocado. Also, eat a half cup of cooked legumes at least twice a week and about ten to twelve almonds or walnut halves.

Furthermore, Health recommends to eat at 4-0z. serving of fish two to three times a week, eggs and moderate amount of lean meat and poultry. Add dairy to the Mediterranean diet by drinking one to three servings of one cup of milk or eating yogurt or one oz. of cheese.

Health also says to eat four small daily portions of whole wheat bread and here's something you might love: pasta made from quinoa. Parent Herald reported a study that found out eating pasta helps people achieve lower BMIs and lower waist to hip ratio.

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