5
Power Foods Of The Mediterranean Diet
By John Stevanja
Embarking on any new adventure can be daunting. Just like any
big trip is an adventure, so is your diet choice. Some wish to
trek the Himalayas, others love the sandy sensations of Jamaica.
Me, I prefer the Mediterranean. Having grown up and travelled
in this fantastic area of the world, something that always resonates
with me is the Mediterranean cuisine. No doubt about it, Mediterranean
cuisine is packed full of dietary power. Check out these powerful
food choices from the Mediterranean diet:
1.
Fish: Full of protein and omega 3 fatty acids. Fish help reduce
the risk of coronary disease, arrhythmia and reduce plasma triglyceride
levels (Richmond W. 2001). Omega 3 cannot be synthesized by the
body and that is why 2 fish meals per week can keep your heart
ticking! Good sources are tuna, mackerel and salmon for example.
2.
Wholemeal Pasta: Pasta is full of complex carbohydrates, especially
the wholemeal variety. Complex carbohydrates help increase your
energy levels, and keep you moving throughout your hectic day.
3.
Garlic, Chillis & Onion: Packed full of antioxidants to fight
off free radicals. Garlic is the most powerful antioxidant known
to man. Combined with chillis and onion you have a fat burning
trio that can be used to spice up your food. All three choices
help burn fat (lipid peroxidation)and lower blood cholesterols
and triglycerides.
4.
Olive Oil: Olive oil is again full of monounsaturated healthy
fats that help lower bad cholesterol (LDL).
5.
Nuts & Seeds: Nuts and seeds like sunflower for example, are
full of monounsaturated fat that helps fight the risk of cardiovascular
disease.
Try
the above foods, that have been tried and tested for thousands
of years and lose weight naturally. In fact, eDiets.com is offering
their new Mediterranean Diet to the world, be the first to try
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John
Stevanja is an internationally certified FISAF fitness instructor,
whom along with his partner Liz (fully qualified massage therapist)
run FitSkool. FitSkool is jam-packed with reviews, providing the
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