Diets: Mediterranean.

This eating plan is said to be one of the healthiest diets you can follow.  It is said to be good for the heart and helpful when it comes to other cardiovascular problems. It was noted through a study in the 1960’s that there were fewer death associated with the heart in some Mediterranean countries such as Italy and Greece, Japan also, than in America and some parts of Europe, further studies, showed that the Mediterranean diet was linked to a lower risk of heart disease, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.  This healthy plan of eating is less likely to be seen as a diet, but more as a healthy eating pattern for life.  Therefore, this recommended diet encourages its followers to eat fresh vegetables: fruit: wholegrains: beans: nuts and seeds: olive oil: fresh herbs and spices.  It is suggested that you eat fresh vegetables, fruits, wholegrains and plant-based fats, every day, that you have some fresh fish, chicken, eggs, beans and legumes on a regular basis during the week, some medium portions of dairy products, to go easy on red meat and have only small to moderate amounts of sugar-based food products. The Mediterranean diet advises that you indulge in regular exercise, eating at a table with family and friends and perhaps partaking in small amounts of alcohol, controlled of course.

Note: Please consult your health-advisor, if you are unsure of this eating pattern.