Mediterranean Diet

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A Mediterranean diet is 25-30% fat, 20-25% protein and 45-50% carbohydrates.

Article Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle, NDNR; 2012 May
Article Mediterranean Diet and Mortality: A Second Meta-Analysis, 2010 November Natural Medicine [1]
  • Choose a diet low in saturated fats by limiting dairy products and meats.

Other guidelines:

  • Avoid prepared and canned foods.
  • Avoid soft drinks.

Value of the Mediterranean Diet

Conditions

The Mediterranean Diet is often recommended in the treatment of:

References