Health and Fitness

Health and Fitness - The Mediterranean Diet:


People living in Mediterranean countries have a notably low incidence of heart disease and other age-related ailments. It is their diet and activity level that makes the difference in health.


The Mediterranean diet, with it's focus on fresh vegetables, fresh pasta and bread, olive oil
and spices, is delicious. It's the kind of meals that leave you not only full, but completely satisfied. The meals usually include some of the following:


* high consumption of fruits, vegetables, bread and other
cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts and seeds

* olive oil is an important monounsaturated fat source

* dairy products, fish and poultry are consumed in low to
moderate amounts, and little red meat is in the diet

* eggs are consumed zero to four times a week

* wine is consumed in low to moderate amounts

More at: http://www.fitnessattitudes.com/mediterranean.html