As we continue with our recommendation of following the the Mediterranean diet (see week 1 if you’ve missed it), we thought we’d spend one more week looking at what it’s all about. Ideally, this’ll help you further understand why it’s good and what it’s doing for you.
The Mediterranean diet is not just about what foods are eaten but also how they are eaten. Including meal preparation, sharing a meal with family/friends, and avoiding distractions while eating (e.g., eating in front of the TV or at your desk).
Overall this kind of diet (from an actual food intake perspective) is based on healthy whole foods and very few processed foods.
Here are some of the key foods included in the Mediterranean diet:
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Whole grains
- Nuts and seeds
- Olive oil and legumes (beans, peas, and lentils)
You’ll notice in our advice and recipes for this kind of diet that fish, seafood, eggs and low-fat milk and milk products are eaten in moderate amounts while meat, meat products and sweet foods are eaten only eaten occasionally and in small amounts.
Jump over to this week’s recipe for a tasty snack food you can prepare in under 10 minutes.
If you have any questions about your diet or would like one-on-one dietary advice from your Able Dietician, send us a message letting us know what you’re after and we’ll be in touch to help you achieve your goals!
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