New Mediterranean diet

What is the New Mediterranean diet?
The New Mediterranean diet is based on big amounts of vegetables and fruits, less carbohydrates, certain amounts of legumes with less animal fat (olive oil instead), good quantity of poultry and fish (sardines, tuna, mackerel, anchovies).
Eggs are recommended just a few time a month, skinned milk daily, cheese from time to time and in special occasions Mediterranean diet does allow you to enjoy a good peace of meat or ham (unlike other diets, in Mediterranean diet no food is completely forbidden!)

Despite some articles you may have read on the Internet, there is no one Mediterranean Diet, old or new! The origins of Mediterranean Diet are from Mediterranean, a region of some 20 countries that share the Mediterranean Sea. Local population in these countries, dependent of local natural resources, agricultural customs and availability of certain food groups, always tended to consume the foods that was available to them. For example, population living near the sea shores, always has more fish and other seafood in their diets, than inland population. Although the distance between these population is sometimes very small (couple of miles), their diets can be significantly different.

The fine tuning of the Mediterranean Diet happened over the last decade, mostly thanks to scientific breakthroughs. So, what are the main differences between the Traditional Mediterranean Diet and the New Mediterranean Diet? There are two main differences: first, New Mediterranean Diet is geared toward weight loss, not just health and longevity. Second difference is that New Mediterranean Diet is more specific in comparison to the general guidelines of the Traditional Mediterranean Diet.

If you follow the New Mediterranean Diet your body will receive the optimal amount of various nutrients and foods that have been clearly associated by the medical researches with improved longevity and lower risks of diseases.
Physical active lifestyle is another very important aspect of the Mediterranean Diet associated with lower rates of hearth diseases and longer life spans. Thirty minutes of fast walking daily, would do you much benefits!

Even without the physical activity (vigorous or light) Mediterranean Diet will improve your significantly; changing your diet you will start to feel better, have more strength and energy! Undoubtedly, if you make some changes in your diet and your lifestyle you can save your health and prolong your life span! It’s your choice!