Health Article: The Mediterranean Diet: Should You Give It a Try?

Do you love fish and fresh fruits and veggies? Is olive oil a staple in your cooking? If you answered yes, the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet might be right for you. 

 

People seeking a diet steeped in history and based on geography may want to check out the Mediterranean Diet. This heart-healthy diet includes the food staples of people who live in the 16 countries around the Mediterranean Sea, such as Greece and Italy.
The Mediterranean diet emphasizes foods with healthy fats — those containing omega-3 fatty acids — plus other foods that support a heart-healthy diet. “This diet is rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, seafood, nuts and legumes, and olive oil,” says Nancy L. Cohen, PhD, RD, professor and head of the department of nutrition at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. “Mediterranean diets also tend to be low in red meat, and use yogurt and cheese as dairy products. The diet also recommends red wine in moderation.”

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