The Mediterranean Diet - Is It This Simple?

December 29, 2008

This weight loss method teaches dieters to adopt the eating habits of folks that call the area around the Mediterranean Sea home. They tend to be lean and beautiful people.  This diet is based on the idea that food is more than just a quick thoughtless meal. It advocates taking time to make and eat the meal.

Bread is the main stape of this diet. Pita bread especially. It comes in so many varieties of whole wheat that it is a healthy alternative choice without the starch.

Highlights:

    * No restrictions on this diet other than avoiding very high calorie foods.
    * Portion control is a very important aspect of the diet
    * You get to eat fruits, vegetables, pastas of low calorie, cheeses and yogurt
    * Does not stress exercise although it could only help not hurt
    * Eating frequent smaller meals is advocated versus eating 3 large meals

Most of the protein needed comes from plants and meat such as fish and seafood although ocassional lean meats are thrown in small amounts. Plan proteins have less cholesterol and fat which is why it is the preferred protein choice.

Dieters can enjoy a wide variety of foods and not feel deprived. Eat like you were vacationing in southern Spain or the Greek Isles and lose weight at the same time.

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