*high consumption of fruits, vegetables, bread and other cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts and seeds
*olive oil is an important monounsaturated fat source
*dairy products, fish and poultry are consumed in low to moderate amounts, and little red meat is eaten
*eggs are consumed zero to four times a week
*wine is consumed in low to moderate amountsWould a traditional "Mediterranean" diet be good for Filipinos? Why/why not?
...sounds like a good healthy diet but i doubt if pinoys would be willing to give up their tapsilog (breakfast beef, fried rice %26amp; eggs), among many other favoritesWould a traditional "Mediterranean" diet be good for Filipinos? Why/why not?
haahaaaay, what are you trying to say? that tuyo, oily garlic fried rice and egg, and diet coke are not good for your health? that's a lie!Would a traditional "Mediterranean" diet be good for Filipinos? Why/why not?
zzz... i know one good traditional diet. hmmm... beer... zzz...
Friday, February 3, 2012
Should I try the Mediterranean / Sonoma Diet or the Anti-Inflammatory / Zone Diet?
Okay, so a little background: I'm 24, healthy, slim, love to be outdoors, etc. My boyfriend and I also love cooking and baking together at home, but a lot of times we go out because it's faster (both busy with work, etc.). We're trying to eat at home more often to save money and be healthier, and I wouldn't mind dropping a few pounds as well if it's more of a "lifestyle change."
I'm thinking of trying one of those trendy eating plans out there, but I'm not sure which is better. The first one is the Mediterranean / Sonoma Diet, and the second one is an anti-inflammatory version of the Zone Diet. Keep in mind, this is more for health than for weight loss, I would really like to learn a new way to eat that's not meat-and-potatoes like we both learned growing up.
Can anyone recommend which of these might be better? Here are two pages I read with a review of each, they also recommend the books I'm thinking of checking out:
Mediterranean - http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/healthy/news/diet_mediterranean
Anti-Inflammatory - http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/healthy/news/diet_antiinflammatory
I want to be alive, healthy, and happily eating for a long, long time, so I'd appreciate hearing any responses, reviews, advice, etc! Thanks!Should I try the Mediterranean / Sonoma Diet or the Anti-Inflammatory / Zone Diet?
I don't recommend on going on any "diet" per-say, especially not a "trendy diet" as you put it. It is important to watch what you eat %26amp; exercise if you want to live a long %26amp; healthy life - so making any necessary lifestyle changes would be good. I recommend doing your research, definitely, before you decide what lifestyle changes YOU PERSONALLY need to make, as everyone is different.
Really, balance is the key, however, there are foods we can definitely live without, because they're not healthy for us or our digestive system. Cut out dairy, sugar %26amp; salt. Also, you don't need bread. Consume as many raw fruits %26amp; vegetables as possible, or steam your veggies if you don't enjoy them raw. Try to keep your meats to being grass fed %26amp; free range (not fed w/ grain - and stick to white meat whenever possible), same w/ your eggs. Everything should be organic where you can get it, and if your budget allows for it. Wild caught fish has a lot more Omega-3 fatty acids than farm raised. Eat seeds %26amp; raw nuts.
Those are just a few tips. But like I said, do some google searching for "anti-inflammatory foods" and maybe even "gluten free foods." I get a lot of my info from MERCOLA.COM which is a great website for health conscious people!
Best to you %26amp; your health.
I'm thinking of trying one of those trendy eating plans out there, but I'm not sure which is better. The first one is the Mediterranean / Sonoma Diet, and the second one is an anti-inflammatory version of the Zone Diet. Keep in mind, this is more for health than for weight loss, I would really like to learn a new way to eat that's not meat-and-potatoes like we both learned growing up.
Can anyone recommend which of these might be better? Here are two pages I read with a review of each, they also recommend the books I'm thinking of checking out:
Mediterranean - http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/healthy/news/diet_mediterranean
Anti-Inflammatory - http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/healthy/news/diet_antiinflammatory
I want to be alive, healthy, and happily eating for a long, long time, so I'd appreciate hearing any responses, reviews, advice, etc! Thanks!Should I try the Mediterranean / Sonoma Diet or the Anti-Inflammatory / Zone Diet?
I don't recommend on going on any "diet" per-say, especially not a "trendy diet" as you put it. It is important to watch what you eat %26amp; exercise if you want to live a long %26amp; healthy life - so making any necessary lifestyle changes would be good. I recommend doing your research, definitely, before you decide what lifestyle changes YOU PERSONALLY need to make, as everyone is different.
Really, balance is the key, however, there are foods we can definitely live without, because they're not healthy for us or our digestive system. Cut out dairy, sugar %26amp; salt. Also, you don't need bread. Consume as many raw fruits %26amp; vegetables as possible, or steam your veggies if you don't enjoy them raw. Try to keep your meats to being grass fed %26amp; free range (not fed w/ grain - and stick to white meat whenever possible), same w/ your eggs. Everything should be organic where you can get it, and if your budget allows for it. Wild caught fish has a lot more Omega-3 fatty acids than farm raised. Eat seeds %26amp; raw nuts.
Those are just a few tips. But like I said, do some google searching for "anti-inflammatory foods" and maybe even "gluten free foods." I get a lot of my info from MERCOLA.COM which is a great website for health conscious people!
Best to you %26amp; your health.
Is a vegetarian diet more healthy or a Mediterranean one?
I have a medittanean diet and I'm pretty sure it's healthier because it includes seafood and occasional meat.Is a vegetarian diet more healthy or a Mediterranean one?
Here is one argument: http://www.vegetarian.org.uk/factsheets/鈥?/a>
Here is the other side: http://www.dietsindex.com/learn/mediterr鈥?/a>Is a vegetarian diet more healthy or a Mediterranean one?
Veggie.
Depends on the vegetarian diet. "VEGETARIAN DIET" contrary to popular thought, is really a very generalized reference to multiple diet and lifestyle types that are far too vast to waste my time on defining for you.Is a vegetarian diet more healthy or a Mediterranean one?
neither. just frickin eat regular food.
you have to portion out your meals and create a workout plan.
and STICK TO IT.
i believe so because fish is supposed to good for the brain.Is a vegetarian diet more healthy or a Mediterranean one?
mediterreanean becuase we need to get protein in our body and veggies dont include much.
Vegetarian diet is better, not getting the cholesterol and fats. You get all the protein, minerals, and everything else your body needs from veggies, nuts, and fruits.
A lot a seafood is bad for your cholesterol. Vegetarian diet is the best. Vegetarians live 6 years longer than meat eaters. If you are worried about protein, than you would get that from beans (all varieties), green vegetables (all varieties. That is how cows get their protein). And some fruits. Grains and nuts. All the protein you can ever need. That is how animals (vegetarian animals) get theirs.
what is the doubt? veg food is good for healthy. Avoid sick muttons and as you say a mediterranean too. you can take for taste but no use for health..you can do for similar taste in veg also.
Most of the vegetarian people I know eat lots of sweets and smoke like chimneys.
Mediterranean's seem to do a lot of drinking.
It will probably be those vices that will get you in the end.
If vegetarians can eat seafood also then it is probably a wash.
It depends which one you can inject more variety into. Variety is just as important. Any diet that eliminates junk food, processed sugar, high fructose corn syrup and other nasties is better for you. Mediterranean sounds lot more fun.
whatever diet still eats meat, lol. I seen a vegetarian on Jerry Springer and I don't know if all Veggies look like this but she was BEAN POLE SKINNY! Didn't look good!
The truth be told, humans are not herbavores, nor are they carnivores. They are omnivores, which means that some meat should be in their diet to be balanced in the long run. Eat sensibly, get all of the essential nutrients that your body needs in moderation. Drink plenty of water and excercise.
MEDITERANEAN! geesh... you people have to eat some lean meats ... you cant just eat a vegetarian diet, PEOPLE NEED MEAT!!!
Probably a vegetarian diet as long as the vegetarian knows all about good nutrition and knows all about iron intake, essential amino acids, incomplete protein, complete protein and protein complementing.
You only need to check the formal research and the Mediterranean diet wins hands down. Longevity, cancer, heart disease are all minimized by the use of the traditional Mediterranean cuisine. That's not to be confused with a pizza by the way. Harvard University has some great research on the diet and many other European Universities and yes...Heart Foundations across the globe all support it. Here's a new site trying to spread the word below.
Hope this helps.suzuki samurai
Here is one argument: http://www.vegetarian.org.uk/factsheets/鈥?/a>
Here is the other side: http://www.dietsindex.com/learn/mediterr鈥?/a>Is a vegetarian diet more healthy or a Mediterranean one?
Veggie.
Depends on the vegetarian diet. "VEGETARIAN DIET" contrary to popular thought, is really a very generalized reference to multiple diet and lifestyle types that are far too vast to waste my time on defining for you.Is a vegetarian diet more healthy or a Mediterranean one?
neither. just frickin eat regular food.
you have to portion out your meals and create a workout plan.
and STICK TO IT.
i believe so because fish is supposed to good for the brain.Is a vegetarian diet more healthy or a Mediterranean one?
mediterreanean becuase we need to get protein in our body and veggies dont include much.
Vegetarian diet is better, not getting the cholesterol and fats. You get all the protein, minerals, and everything else your body needs from veggies, nuts, and fruits.
A lot a seafood is bad for your cholesterol. Vegetarian diet is the best. Vegetarians live 6 years longer than meat eaters. If you are worried about protein, than you would get that from beans (all varieties), green vegetables (all varieties. That is how cows get their protein). And some fruits. Grains and nuts. All the protein you can ever need. That is how animals (vegetarian animals) get theirs.
what is the doubt? veg food is good for healthy. Avoid sick muttons and as you say a mediterranean too. you can take for taste but no use for health..you can do for similar taste in veg also.
Most of the vegetarian people I know eat lots of sweets and smoke like chimneys.
Mediterranean's seem to do a lot of drinking.
It will probably be those vices that will get you in the end.
If vegetarians can eat seafood also then it is probably a wash.
It depends which one you can inject more variety into. Variety is just as important. Any diet that eliminates junk food, processed sugar, high fructose corn syrup and other nasties is better for you. Mediterranean sounds lot more fun.
whatever diet still eats meat, lol. I seen a vegetarian on Jerry Springer and I don't know if all Veggies look like this but she was BEAN POLE SKINNY! Didn't look good!
The truth be told, humans are not herbavores, nor are they carnivores. They are omnivores, which means that some meat should be in their diet to be balanced in the long run. Eat sensibly, get all of the essential nutrients that your body needs in moderation. Drink plenty of water and excercise.
MEDITERANEAN! geesh... you people have to eat some lean meats ... you cant just eat a vegetarian diet, PEOPLE NEED MEAT!!!
Probably a vegetarian diet as long as the vegetarian knows all about good nutrition and knows all about iron intake, essential amino acids, incomplete protein, complete protein and protein complementing.
You only need to check the formal research and the Mediterranean diet wins hands down. Longevity, cancer, heart disease are all minimized by the use of the traditional Mediterranean cuisine. That's not to be confused with a pizza by the way. Harvard University has some great research on the diet and many other European Universities and yes...Heart Foundations across the globe all support it. Here's a new site trying to spread the word below.
Hope this helps.
What do u know about the mediterranean diet; tell me everyting?
jeez christian finn looks gorgeous...hi!What do u know about the mediterranean diet; tell me everyting?
The principal aspects of this diet include high olive oil consumption, high consumption of legumes, high consumption of unrefined cereals, high consumption of fruits, high consumption of vegetables, moderate consumption of dairy products (mostly as cheese and yogurt), moderate to high consumption of fish, low consumption of meat and meat products, and moderate wine consumptionWhat do u know about the mediterranean diet; tell me everyting?
Well since i am from itally and croatia im pretty sure this is right......on a normal basis we eat a lot of fresh, crispy, good bread (belive it or not)...most of the time with butter and/or jam or just to eat with soup or a meal...then who ever would make meals you would eat only breakfast, lunch , and dinner and no snacks in between. ....the meals depends on where you live.... if you live near the sea its mostly fish, yellow soup(chicken soup), friuts like peaches, and vegatables, sometimes meats but not that often .. if you live a little bit away from the coast it is pasta , pasta, pasta and soups....when i was in italy for over 6 years (im only 14) all i ate was fresh foods and fresh italian pizza....our 100% italian neighboors cooked us pasta carbonada (just look it up)....and we dont diet at all....we mostloy jus eat non procest food and make it from scrath....its way healthier that way....so hope this help
got to go :)
The principal aspects of this diet include high olive oil consumption, high consumption of legumes, high consumption of unrefined cereals, high consumption of fruits, high consumption of vegetables, moderate consumption of dairy products (mostly as cheese and yogurt), moderate to high consumption of fish, low consumption of meat and meat products, and moderate wine consumptionWhat do u know about the mediterranean diet; tell me everyting?
Well since i am from itally and croatia im pretty sure this is right......on a normal basis we eat a lot of fresh, crispy, good bread (belive it or not)...most of the time with butter and/or jam or just to eat with soup or a meal...then who ever would make meals you would eat only breakfast, lunch , and dinner and no snacks in between. ....the meals depends on where you live.... if you live near the sea its mostly fish, yellow soup(chicken soup), friuts like peaches, and vegatables, sometimes meats but not that often .. if you live a little bit away from the coast it is pasta , pasta, pasta and soups....when i was in italy for over 6 years (im only 14) all i ate was fresh foods and fresh italian pizza....our 100% italian neighboors cooked us pasta carbonada (just look it up)....and we dont diet at all....we mostloy jus eat non procest food and make it from scrath....its way healthier that way....so hope this help
got to go :)
Recipes for a Mediterranean diet?
That you've tried and loved?? I already had some copied off of sites. My Dad was just put on this diet because of heart surgery and I wanted to get some good and recommended recipes from people who had already tried them??Recipes for a Mediterranean diet?
One of the easiest to make and a favorite in my house is fish cooked provencal.
I take a nice piece of white fish (cod, haddock) although it can be done with a swordfish or any meaty fish
I saute chopped onions and diced garlic
Add a can of good diced tomatoes and a handful of chopped Calamata olives. Sometimes I add a tablespoon of capers if I want a little more of a salty taste.
Once the flavors are combines just add the fish and pop it in a 350 oven for about 20 minutes or until the fish is cooked.
Easy, delicious and healthy.Recipes for a Mediterranean diet?
1 large container Low sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups of Lentils (dried bean isle)
1 bag of fresh spinach
1 onion chopped fine
1 carrot chopped (I buy baby carrots and chop them)
1 tbsp olive oil
Garlic powder and pepper to taste
In a stock pot put the oil in and move it around or brush it.
Add the onions, carrots and lentils on medium high heat until the onions are cooked through (stirring around so nothing sticks). Add Chicken broth and bring to a slow boil, then add your spinach, garlic powder and whatever else you like.... and cook until lentils are desired consistancy.
Its really healthy and tasty too.
Recipes for a Mediterranean diet?
Meditteranean Pasta and Chicken
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, cubed
1 (8 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup reduced-fat feta cheese
1/4 cup green olives, chopped
8 ounces whole wheat linguine
Directions
1cook pasta according to package.
2cook chicken in oil.
3remove chicken from pan.
4saute spinach with garlic.
5add back in pasta.
6top with feta cheese and olives.
7enjoy!
Recipes for a Mediterranean diet?
Tanimura %26amp; Antle Sweet Gem鈩?Mediterranean Salad --
INGREDIENTS
2 heads Tanimura and Antle Sweet Gem鈩?Gourmet Lettuce, chopped
2 heads radicchio, shredded
2 heads fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
2/3 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
6 cups baby arugula
Dressing
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
In small bowl which balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper. Add oil in stream, whisking until dressing is emulsified.
In another bowl toss Tanimura %26amp; Antle Sweet Gem鈩?lettuce, radicchio, fennel, walnuts, Gorgonzola and dressing. Arrange arugula on 8 plates, and then place salad mixture on top.
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Mediterranean Chicken --
INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup diced onion
3 cups tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup white wine
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons white wine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute about 4 to 6 minutes each side, until golden. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Saute garlic in pan drippings for 30 seconds, then add onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower heat, add 1/2 cup white wine and simmer for 10 minutes. Add thyme and basil and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Return chicken to skillet and cover. Cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add olives and parsley to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
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Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich --
INGREDIENTS
1 eggplant, sliced into strips
2 red bell peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 portobello mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 (1 pound) loaf focaccia bread
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Brush eggplant and red bell peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil; use more if necessary, depending on sizes of vegetables. Place on a baking sheet and roast in preheated oven. Roast eggplant until tender, about 25 minutes; roast peppers until blackened. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and saute mushrooms until tender. Stir crushed garlic into mayonnaise. Slice focaccia in half lengthwise. Spread mayonnaise mixture on one or both halves.
Peel cooled peppers, core and slice. Arrange eggplant, peppers and mushrooms on focaccia. Wrap sandwich in plastic wrap; place a cutting board on top of it and weight it down with some canned foods. Allow sandwich to sit for 2 hours before slicing and serving.
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Mediterranean Vegetable Stew --
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped red onion
2 cups coarsely chopped green pepper
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small eggplant, unpeeled, cut in 1- to 2-inch chunks
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 cup coarsely chopped parsley
DIRECTIONS
In a large skillet, heat 1 Tb. oil. Saute onion and pepper until soft, about 10 minutes. Add 1 Tb. oil, garlic, mushrooms and eggplant. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is softened but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, olives, chickpeas and rosemary. Simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley. Sprinkle feta cheese over stew if desired.
One of the easiest to make and a favorite in my house is fish cooked provencal.
I take a nice piece of white fish (cod, haddock) although it can be done with a swordfish or any meaty fish
I saute chopped onions and diced garlic
Add a can of good diced tomatoes and a handful of chopped Calamata olives. Sometimes I add a tablespoon of capers if I want a little more of a salty taste.
Once the flavors are combines just add the fish and pop it in a 350 oven for about 20 minutes or until the fish is cooked.
Easy, delicious and healthy.Recipes for a Mediterranean diet?
1 large container Low sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups of Lentils (dried bean isle)
1 bag of fresh spinach
1 onion chopped fine
1 carrot chopped (I buy baby carrots and chop them)
1 tbsp olive oil
Garlic powder and pepper to taste
In a stock pot put the oil in and move it around or brush it.
Add the onions, carrots and lentils on medium high heat until the onions are cooked through (stirring around so nothing sticks). Add Chicken broth and bring to a slow boil, then add your spinach, garlic powder and whatever else you like.... and cook until lentils are desired consistancy.
Its really healthy and tasty too.
Recipes for a Mediterranean diet?
Meditteranean Pasta and Chicken
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, cubed
1 (8 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup reduced-fat feta cheese
1/4 cup green olives, chopped
8 ounces whole wheat linguine
Directions
1cook pasta according to package.
2cook chicken in oil.
3remove chicken from pan.
4saute spinach with garlic.
5add back in pasta.
6top with feta cheese and olives.
7enjoy!
Recipes for a Mediterranean diet?
Tanimura %26amp; Antle Sweet Gem鈩?Mediterranean Salad --
INGREDIENTS
2 heads Tanimura and Antle Sweet Gem鈩?Gourmet Lettuce, chopped
2 heads radicchio, shredded
2 heads fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
2/3 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
6 cups baby arugula
Dressing
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
In small bowl which balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper. Add oil in stream, whisking until dressing is emulsified.
In another bowl toss Tanimura %26amp; Antle Sweet Gem鈩?lettuce, radicchio, fennel, walnuts, Gorgonzola and dressing. Arrange arugula on 8 plates, and then place salad mixture on top.
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Mediterranean Chicken --
INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup diced onion
3 cups tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup white wine
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons white wine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute about 4 to 6 minutes each side, until golden. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Saute garlic in pan drippings for 30 seconds, then add onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower heat, add 1/2 cup white wine and simmer for 10 minutes. Add thyme and basil and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Return chicken to skillet and cover. Cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add olives and parsley to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
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Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich --
INGREDIENTS
1 eggplant, sliced into strips
2 red bell peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 portobello mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 (1 pound) loaf focaccia bread
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Brush eggplant and red bell peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil; use more if necessary, depending on sizes of vegetables. Place on a baking sheet and roast in preheated oven. Roast eggplant until tender, about 25 minutes; roast peppers until blackened. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and saute mushrooms until tender. Stir crushed garlic into mayonnaise. Slice focaccia in half lengthwise. Spread mayonnaise mixture on one or both halves.
Peel cooled peppers, core and slice. Arrange eggplant, peppers and mushrooms on focaccia. Wrap sandwich in plastic wrap; place a cutting board on top of it and weight it down with some canned foods. Allow sandwich to sit for 2 hours before slicing and serving.
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Mediterranean Vegetable Stew --
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped red onion
2 cups coarsely chopped green pepper
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 small eggplant, unpeeled, cut in 1- to 2-inch chunks
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 cup coarsely chopped parsley
DIRECTIONS
In a large skillet, heat 1 Tb. oil. Saute onion and pepper until soft, about 10 minutes. Add 1 Tb. oil, garlic, mushrooms and eggplant. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is softened but not mushy, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, olives, chickpeas and rosemary. Simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley. Sprinkle feta cheese over stew if desired.
Monday, January 30, 2012
The foundation of a Mediterranean diet consists of?
olive oil as the primary fat
fruits and vegetables as the base
lots of grain and breads
all listed hereThe foundation of a Mediterranean diet consists of?
Here are the characteristics of the traditional, healthy Mediterranean diet:
鈥t maximizes natural whole foods and minimizes highly processed ones
鈥mall amounts of red meat
鈥ess than four eggs per week
鈥ow to moderate amounts of poultry and fish
鈥aily fresh fruit
鈥easonal locally grown foods with minimal processing
鈥oncentrated sugars only a few times per week
鈥ine in low to moderate amounts, and usually taken at mealtimes
鈥ilk products (mainly cheese and yogurt) in low to moderate amounts
鈥live oil as the predominant fat
鈥bundance of foods from plants: vegetables, fruits, beans, potatoes, nuts, seeds, breads and other whole grain products
鈥aturally low in saturated fat, trans fats, and cholesterol
鈥aturally high in fiber, phytonutrients, vitamins (e.g., folate), antioxidants, and minerals (especially when compared with concentrated, refined starches and sugars in a modern Western diet)
鈥aturally high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, particularly as a replacement for saturated fats
-Steve Parker, M.D.The foundation of a Mediterranean diet consists of?
Besides what you have listed it also includes dairy products, fish and nuts.
fruits and vegetables as the base
lots of grain and breads
all listed hereThe foundation of a Mediterranean diet consists of?
Here are the characteristics of the traditional, healthy Mediterranean diet:
鈥t maximizes natural whole foods and minimizes highly processed ones
鈥mall amounts of red meat
鈥ess than four eggs per week
鈥ow to moderate amounts of poultry and fish
鈥aily fresh fruit
鈥easonal locally grown foods with minimal processing
鈥oncentrated sugars only a few times per week
鈥ine in low to moderate amounts, and usually taken at mealtimes
鈥ilk products (mainly cheese and yogurt) in low to moderate amounts
鈥live oil as the predominant fat
鈥bundance of foods from plants: vegetables, fruits, beans, potatoes, nuts, seeds, breads and other whole grain products
鈥aturally low in saturated fat, trans fats, and cholesterol
鈥aturally high in fiber, phytonutrients, vitamins (e.g., folate), antioxidants, and minerals (especially when compared with concentrated, refined starches and sugars in a modern Western diet)
鈥aturally high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, particularly as a replacement for saturated fats
-Steve Parker, M.D.The foundation of a Mediterranean diet consists of?
Besides what you have listed it also includes dairy products, fish and nuts.
If I eat healthy foods and exercise, can I reverse damage from a poor diet?
32 year old male. This year I changed my diet to a Vegetarian/Mediterranean diet and I run 5 or 6 days per week for cardio and work out. I ate a very poor diet, fast food and such, for most of my life. Will changing my diet as I have reverse any damage I probably did to my body by eating poorly and not working out? If yes, how long does something like that take?If I eat healthy foods and exercise, can I reverse damage from a poor diet?
It could've been worse. On a scale of 1 - 100%, maybe something like 40-50%. If you are serious about this new lifestyle change, then you will be able to reverse almost all of that.
Remember your body has been eating chemicals that 'like fat'. Chickens are injected with hormones to gain fat, and eating alot of KFC will pass on those hormones, build up and make you absorb fat. However this is completely reversible.
Also, did you know eating more sugar damages the part of the brain which tells you when to stop eating / you're eating bad food? This is probably irreversible, but alot of it is down to habit and training yourself to not eat bad food, instead of relying on your body to tell you you've been eating bad food.
Seriously permanant damage that is like... 80%-90% is anorexia and bulimia. They're worse off because their bodies will never be able to exit that 'starvation mode' and they will gain weight, etc etc.
Congrats though on the lifestyle change - you had a lifetime of eating fastfood. You need to spend the rest of your life fixing that, because this body has got to last you for the rest of your life!
:)
I forgot to mention:
You will probably be able to lose weight pretty fast during the first year. However internally it will take probably more like 5 years to get a body that will work for you (ie, you can relax and it won't return to its previous condition)
USE IT OR LOSE IT.
It could've been worse. On a scale of 1 - 100%, maybe something like 40-50%. If you are serious about this new lifestyle change, then you will be able to reverse almost all of that.
Remember your body has been eating chemicals that 'like fat'. Chickens are injected with hormones to gain fat, and eating alot of KFC will pass on those hormones, build up and make you absorb fat. However this is completely reversible.
Also, did you know eating more sugar damages the part of the brain which tells you when to stop eating / you're eating bad food? This is probably irreversible, but alot of it is down to habit and training yourself to not eat bad food, instead of relying on your body to tell you you've been eating bad food.
Seriously permanant damage that is like... 80%-90% is anorexia and bulimia. They're worse off because their bodies will never be able to exit that 'starvation mode' and they will gain weight, etc etc.
Congrats though on the lifestyle change - you had a lifetime of eating fastfood. You need to spend the rest of your life fixing that, because this body has got to last you for the rest of your life!
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I forgot to mention:
You will probably be able to lose weight pretty fast during the first year. However internally it will take probably more like 5 years to get a body that will work for you (ie, you can relax and it won't return to its previous condition)
USE IT OR LOSE IT.
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