What Happens to Your Body On the Mediterranean Diet

Why Experts Love This Diet By Lauren Manaker The Mediterranean Diet has exploded in popularity over the past few years, and it's not just because following it evokes feelings like you are dining on a Greek island or at an Italian villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Following this diet has been linked to countless health benefits and is a sustainable and delicious way of eating. One beautiful thing about the Mediterranean Diet is that it’s not really a diet in the traditional sense. Rather, it’s a lifestyle that emulates the way people live in the Mediterranean region. Meals are enjoyed in the company of others, food isn't wolfed down in a drive-through parking lot, and physical activity is practiced every day. Of course, food choices are an important factor of this diet/lifestyle too. Nutrient-dense and balanced is the name of the game when building your Mediterranean Diet plate. You won't find pre-packaged, fried, sugary, or highly processed foods on Mediterranean plates. Instead, you’ll see nutrient-dense dietary all-stars like: Fruits Vegetables Olive oil Beans Nuts Whole grains Fish, eggs, lean beef, and chicken (not fried!) Here are 8 things that can happen to your body after you start living like those who live by the Mediterranean Sea.    READ THE FULL ARTICLE    Latest Grocery & Healthy Eating News Your eating habits could be seriously sabotaging your weight loss efforts—here are the common unhealthy habits dietitians say to stay away from.  Costco fans, there's a new product making its debut: High Key Mini Cookies. They're low-carb and extremely popular at the warehouse. There’s one recent finding on spinach that finally shows that Popeye was right. Time to load up on this green veggie! Ready-to-drink (RTD) alcoholic beverages have absolutely exploded in popularity over the past few years—they may even outpace wine sales by the end of 2021. What's In Our Cart?   Healthy foods recommended by Dietitians. It can be so tough to know which brands to buy that will fuel your body with good-for-you nutrients (minus all the bad chemicals and artificial ingredients), which is why we asked dietitians to help us craft the ideal grocery shopping list. These items are delicious and versatile—bringing in all kinds of nutrients into your diet.   DIETITIAN-APPROVED GROCERY LIST   What To Cook This Week   Summer Lunch Spread with Farro Salad, Ricotta Dip, and Eggs There’s just something about spreads that feature tons of different, unique flavors and textures.  Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, cookbook author and recipe developer, brings us this delicious platter of Farro Salad, Simple Ricotta Dip, and Cacio e Pepe Eggs that’s both beautiful and easy to make.   GET THE RECIPE   What's Trending On Social Media   What's your favorite color? Because we've got smoothie combos for practically every hue. Which one do you want to try? 🌈🍓🍊🍌🥝🍇🍉🍋   FOLLOW US NOW FOR MORE!   About Contact Us FAQs Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Preferences © 2021 Galvanized Media, All Rights Reserved.