Mediterranean Diet
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| See Also | Naturopathic Therapies |
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| See Also | Clinical Nutrition |
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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 |
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| Article | Mediterranean Diet and Mortality: A Second Meta-Analysis, 2010 November Natural Medicine [1] |
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- Fats: Choose fish such as salmon, mackeral, cod and blue fish. Monounsaturated fats such as olive oil, flax seed and Omega-3 fatty acids are important.
- Choose a diet low in saturated fats by limiting dairy products and meats.
- Protein: Avoid large amounts or red meat. Include legumes, tofu and other plant-based protein foods.
- Carbohydrates: choose large amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables as they provide high amounts of dietary fibre and antioxidants. Choose low-glycemic foods.
Other guidelines:
- Avoid prepared and canned foods.
- Avoid soft drinks.
Value of the Mediterranean Diet
- rich in monounsaturated fatty acids
- high in antioxidants
- balances glucose control
Conditions
The Mediterranean Diet is often recommended in the treatment of:
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Diabetes and disorders of glucose control
