The Green Mediterranean Diet

By Marco Davini

Do you feel ready to change your eating habits to profit from a heart healthy diet? Then the Green Mediterranean diet may just be the answer to getting you started on the road to a healthier and preventative lifestyle. And the best news of all: you dont have to live in Spain, Greece, or Italy to reap the benefits of the Green Mediterranean diet. By just following a few simple principles, you will be on the way to a happier you.

12000 words. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: David Robertson
• Release date: Apr 8, 2021
• ISBN: 9781393017486

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Introduction

Is the Green Mediterranean diet a new fad? Absolutely not! Interest and research began in the 1960s, when it was observed that there were fewer cases of coronary heart disease in Mediterranean countries, such as Italy and Greece, than in other parts of the world.

No one would be able to dispute the fact that the Mediterranean diet has reigned as the top program, and for many years, it was considered to be the best standard program for healthy eating. So, how is the green version better?

A predominantly plant-based twist on the Mediterranean diet has been showing great promise in not just halting the progression of heart disease and other chronic ailments, but also showing the ability to reverse the course of these diseases. Perri Blumberg wrote in December of 2020 that renowned researchers and cardiologists, like Dr. Dean Ornish and Dr. Andrew Freeman, had already begun switching patients to this plant-based diet. This has led to subjects exhibiting reverse signs of heart disease, the ability to stop the use of certain medications, and avoid some surgeries.

The Green Mediterranean diet focuses on fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains, spices, herbs, and olive oil. The positive health benefits of this diet are particularly promising for those seeking cardiovascular health and weight loss.

Through the Green Mediterranean diet, you will focus on minimizing the amount of meat you consume, replacing it with greens and plenty of other protein products. Everyone knows that in order to maintain a healthy diet, you need to place those green veggies on your plate every day. People that do not follow this practice are probably missing many of their essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that would support healthier dietary choices.

There are a few helpful tips I would like to suggest in order to aid you in making changes to your diet:

●  Make sure you plan ahead. Create a shopping list to help you stick to your new nutritional goals. This should be based on a menu you have set up for your week. Armed with a menu and correct shopping, you will be able to make your preplanned healthy meals and snacks at home.

●  Keep those temptations out of the house! Whatever is your downfall, don’t keep them around. So, when you reach for a snack, you are grabbing something from your new menu.

●  Set realistic goals for yourself. If you expect to stay motivated, you should have a realistic plan in place.

●  Make your change easy. Starting something new is always hard, so start simply and build from there so you don’t get overwhelmed and frustrated.

●  Keep a food journal. By writing down your goals, it can help you focus on what you are doing and if you are finding success. If you have friends participating in the same program, you will enjoy comparing menus and keeping each other motivated by sharing results and recipes.

●  Experiment and try new recipes. Searching online is a great way to come up with new recipes to try. With so many blogs out there, new recipes are being made daily. This will keep your dietary change interesting with new discoveries.

●  Invest in some new kitchen gadgets. Whether you splurge on a new food processor, pots, pans, or food dehydrator, this can give you something new and fun to play with while experimenting on your new goals.

●  Reward yourself. When you reach or maintain a goal, give yourself a treat. Just make sure it isn’t food related! Treat yourself by buying a special something. It doesn’t matter if it's a new book, puzzle, or even a crystal. Whatever your interest, indulge yourself for a job