Scientific studies consistently report that the healthy Mediterranean Diet and its lifestyle practices reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. What makes the Mediterranean Diet so good? It focuses on fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains. Add to that some fish and seafood, and a little poultry, eggs and cheese and you have a healthy diet filled with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthful monounsaturated and omega-3 fats. Oldways is a nonprofit food and nutrition education organization, with a mission to guide people to good health through heritage, using practical and positive programs grounded in science and tradition. They created the first Mediterranean Diet Pyramid back in 1993.?Four years ago, Oldways and the Mediterranean Foods Alliance, created National Mediterranean Diet Month to further educate the nation about the benefits of this gold-standard way of eating and living.??Consumers are embracing this healthy approach as seen by the popularity of products such as olive oil, Greek yogurt, hummus, olives and more.
Everyone is encouraged to join in the conversation on Twitter, share your recipes and thoughts about the Mediterranean diet by using the hashtag #MedMonth.
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