What is healthier for someone who has prediabetes; Mediterranean diet or Asian diet?

I would say mediterranean diet. It seems low carb and fresh foods. Asian foods have a lot of carbs and sugery sauces and rice.What is healthier for someone who has prediabetes; Mediterranean diet or Asian diet?
Mediterranean Diet is very versatile. You have to design your diet according to your needs. Avoid refined carbohydrates and have lots of vegetables, some slow absorption carbohydrates, grilled lean meat, small fishes as sardines and mackerels, and fruits with a low level of sugar.



You can adapt your Mediterranean Diet to all situations.



More in http://www.mediterraneandiet.com

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Is it possible for a Uk's citizen to strictly pursue the Mediterranean Diet by eating exactly all the natural?

foods that are tipically consumed in Italy(expecially,south Italy)? Thank you fellasIs it possible for a Uk's citizen to strictly pursue the Mediterranean Diet by eating exactly all the natural?
I'm italian and I had problems in keeping my diet when i travelled in UK (4 times: Winchester, London, Bognor Regis, edimburgh) because some of the things are just different and importing it is absolutely too expensiveIs it possible for a Uk's citizen to strictly pursue the Mediterranean Diet by eating exactly all the natural?
I say eat wholesome foods and forget about diets! None of you young ones are eatin enough fruit und you don t eat enough grains in my opinion,.You diet the proper nutrition and nutrients to promote wholesome health, Nver mind the cookies und cake! Sit down to a good lunch i say, Don t spare the smadwich spreads that provide protein und iron!! Skip that lemon tart, have a good pudding in its place,

Its common sense that makes my kitchen the best and I do advise that you trash them diets and use some discretion from your own resources. Olive oil? It behoovs us all, yes! But don t go sportin a case of spumonti down the road every day of the week,,,that all!|||Of course it is.

The Mediterranean diet includes pulses. What are pulses?

I've never heard this term before. Is it some kind of herb? Beans? Veggies?The Mediterranean diet includes pulses. What are pulses?
vegetarian food sources are generally classified as cereals and pulses.

Cereals are carbohydrate sources like wheat, rice.corn etc.

Pulses are protein sources, mostly legumes like beans,lentils etcThe Mediterranean diet includes pulses. What are pulses?
I had never heard of this either so I looked it up. It's defined as the edible ripe seed of a plant belonging to the bean family. They grow in pods. Some examples are peas, lentils and chickpeas.|||This is the I know about. Hope to help you.

www.mediterraneandiet.gr/cretan.html|||They are the veggies that grow in pods like peas and beans.

What is the mediterranean diet like?

and what does it consist of?What is the mediterranean diet like?
I'm from the mediterranean and the diet consist of lots of fresh fruit and vegetables - salads etc. Meat esp fish is used frequently with lots of different ways of cooking. Beans and pulses are used, sometimes cooked and then added in the salad which is very healthy. But ofcourse there is the not so healthy side, fried pastries, lots of sugar etc.What is the mediterranean diet like?
Read the link. the diet is delicious and healthy...

http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/2700149鈥?/a>

How often do people from Italy or Greece eat cheese and tomatoes? Studying Mediterranean diet?

I agree, growing up in a Sicilian home it seemed we had cheese and tomatoes almost daily. It was common to have tomato, basil, olive oil and mozzarella as a salad or as bruchetta. A lot of times I would snack on baby brie and crackers when I came home from school. Salami and cheese was also another favorite snack. Also, we ate A LOT of bread! Bread with everything! Italians aren't usually afraid of carbs. lolHow often do people from Italy or Greece eat cheese and tomatoes? Studying Mediterranean diet?
I am Greek and would say that the typical Greek would eat cheese with bread daily. Tomatoes would also be eaten almost daily and would either be in a salad or sauce.How often do people from Italy or Greece eat cheese and tomatoes? Studying Mediterranean diet?
Italian - I would have to say tomatoes and cheese is eaten daily or at least it is in my household :)|||Ogni giorno.|||almost everydayy think about it

How can a busy student best fit the mediterranean/asiatic diet in his life?

Hello,



I'm following the mediterranean and asiatic diets (see http://www.mediterrasian.com) to have a healthier lifestyle and to lose weight (read: A LOT of weight).



I have, however, a few questions:



* Drinking half-a-bottle of decent wine is too expensive for me. I'm thinking about consuming one or two bottles each week, only. Is it better to drink a little everyday, or more less days?



* As many brazilians, I consume huge amounts of cold-infused yerba mate (5-10L every day). Is it good or bad for my health? Has it the same benefits of tea?



* Eating out costs the same for me, but isn't it better to skip the lunch at University, and eat only at home, having super-healthy breakfast and supper?



* Besides carrots, are there any healthy and easily-made snacks I could carry around?



* Is yoga good for losing weight?



* Do I actually need anything more than 30 minutes of walking and a healthy diet to lose weight?



Thank you very much for your time!How can a busy student best fit the mediterranean/asiatic diet in his life?
Okay,here goes.First of all,about the wine.I dont know your budget but you can find a respectable wine at a reasonable price.As for a little everyday or more once in a while,A little daily seems easier on the metabolism(?)

I'm sorry,I don't know what that is but green tea is a good option

Don't skip anything. Again metabolism bigain to drop every couple of hours.

Why only carrots?What about apples,spinich,or even a natural health smoothy.

Yoga has many styles wich is great because you can modify your workout to meet your needs.That said keep in mind that yoga helps strenthen and tone.This is good when you are also using a cardio exercise like walking.It also helps alignment and balence.

I understand that good health is 90%diet and 10% exercise.Walking 30 minutes 3 days a week is excellent!

Drink water and stick to a basic rutine,weigh yourself once a week.(I know)As long as you have lost,even 1/2 lb you are on the right track.3 to 6 lbs.per month is perfect.You will find that it fluctuates but averages out. Good luck!How can a busy student best fit the mediterranean/asiatic diet in his life?
hey there,



* think its betta to drink a little every day ! Just think of the Queen Mother who used to have a glass of alcohol each day and died in the age of..well,she was old when she died, so i guess drinkin little every day does the job ;)

*neva heard of it,sowwie :(

*it sure is betta, u avoid junk food!

*fresh fruits (in season),unsweeted fruit juices,lowfat yogurts,mineral water.

*it is :) have a read;) - http://www.indolink.com/Health/Yoga/newYear.html

*im afarid u do !taking up sports or gym classes would help u to lose weight faster! why dont u become a member of a local fitness club ?;)

GOOD LUCK xx

What are the basic elements of the Mediterranean diet?

Olive oil, vegetables, fruit, legumes and pulses; grains including bread, rice, pasta; nuts and seeds; some dairy especially cheese and yoghurt rather than drinking milk; some fish and seafood; a little bit of chicken, less meat. There are many vegetarian dishes in all traditional cuisines, e.g. Italian and Greek and most families have several meatless days per week, as traditionally meat and chicken, even fish, were not eaten daily (in Greece, two lenten days per week as well many other days of abstinence from meat and dairy in addition to 40 days Lent before Christmas as well as Easter are observed by the Orthodox). Wine in moderation with meals. Sunshine. A midday siesta (seriously, this is being researched as a factor for longevity, along with other lifestyle features of Mediterranean peoples, such as close-knit families). Of all the Mediterranean Diet models, the Greek and especially the Cretan one is considered the best. One specific factor may be eating snails as well as the exercise they get climbing the hillsides to gather the snails and wild greens; also, Greeks have the highest per capita consumption of olive oil in the world (c20 Litres a year) and Cretans double that.

From here you can download the original poster illustrating the Mediterranean Diet

http://www.oldwayspt.org/med_pyramid.htm鈥?/a>

Research into the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet, and olive oil in particular, has been going on for decades. And to top it all, it is delicious!What are the basic elements of the Mediterranean diet?
the reason the mediterranean diet has been so popular for health is that in those countries they eat less meat and less butter so they get less saturated fat.



Basically in the mediterranean they eat pasta and rice dishes alternated with meat and lots of seafood. They also eat eggs and cheese as mains. They use olive oil and vegetable oil instead of butter and eat lots of vegetables. Vegetables in italy where I come from are proper dishes in their own right...this means you eat less saturated fat. Don't confuse eating low fat with low calorie though. All fats have the same calories.



This site talks all about your question. Good luck|||Tends to be high in fruits, veggies, fish %26amp; olive oil, low in red meat.|||Have a look at here:

Aliment group:



Cereals: bread and pasta, rice, maize, oats, luff, grain, potatoes.



Beans, peas, lupins.



Fruits: apples, pears, oranges, Mandarin, apricots, peaches, grape, fichi, water-melons, melons, raspberries, strawberries, chestnuts, walnuts, nuts, almonds, pistachio nuts.



Vegetables: turnips, carrots, salads, spinach, broccoli, cabbages, tomatoes, eggplants, capsicum, zucchini, onions.



Olive oil



Aromatic grass: basil, thymus, oregano, garlic.



Milk and cheeses



Wine