This is from the U.S. National Health Library
I just came across this fascinating diet which I will blog more of in the days to come! This diet fits in great with a meatless food or should I say CertifiedMeatless diet. Try to tinker with your Meatless Wednesday meal tonight with ideas from here. The Mediterranean diet has fewer meats and carbohydrates and more plant-based foods and monounsaturated (good) fat than a typical American diet. Many people who live in Italy, Spain, and other countries in the Mediterranean region have eaten this way for centuries.
Following the Mediterranean diet may lead to more stable blood sugars, lower cholesterol and triglycerides, and a lower risk of heart disease and other health problems.
How to Follow the Diet
The Mediterranean diet is based on:
Plant-based meals, with just small amounts of meat and chicken, when they are used
Larger servings of grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, and legumes
Foods that naturally contain high amounts of fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients
Plenty of fish and other seafood that are rich in omega 3 fats
Olive oil, a healthy, monounsaturated fat, as the main source of fat used to flavor and prepare foods
Food that is prepared and seasoned simply, without sauces and gravies
Flavorful meals that bring out the natural taste of foods
Dining with others at a relaxed pace
Foods Not in the Diet
Foods that are eaten in small amounts or NOT at all in the Mediterranean diet include:
Red meats
Sweets and other desserts
Eggs
Butter
Thanks to the U.S. National Health LIbrary