Publisher's Synopsis
Hundreds of studies have supported the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, which is based on the 1960s dietary traditions of Greece and southern Italy. At that time, people living in these countries had some of the lowest rates of chronic disease in the world. Not surprisingly, their diet was plant-based. But it wasn't vegan, of course, and current recommendations based on the Mediterranean diet include animal foods, particularly fish. It's easy enough to veganize the Mediterranean diet, bringing a more sustainable and compassionate quality to this style of eating. Here are some tips for planning a healthy vegan Mediterranean diet.
Mediterranean diet incorporates the traditional healthy living habits of people from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including France, Greece, Italy and Spain. The Mediterranean diet varies by country and region, so it has a range of definitions. But in general, it's high in vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, beans, cereals, grains, fish, and unsaturated fats such as olive oil. It usually includes a low intake of meat and dairy foods. The Mediterranean diet has been linked with good health, including a healthier heart.
The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest diets in the world which means it is a diet that is relatively easy to follow, nutritious, safe, effective for weight loss and protects against chronic diseases, like diabetes and heart disease. The vegan diet has some perks too, like protecting against those same chronic diseases and making it easier to lose weight and maintain that weight loss (thanks to all that plant based fiber).
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