A Lifestyle, Not Just a Diet
Eating healthily is not about just achieving some weight change after sometime but rather a way of life. The Mediterranean diet important and valuable to lose weight in the long-term. I have drafted below a brief overview to help you get started.
Major Characteristics of the Mediterranean Dietary Habits.
1.Exercise Regularly: Exercise becomes an important element in this lifestyle.
2.Prioritize Plant-Based Foods: The main food must be fruits and vegetables alongside pulses and whole grains.
3.Healthy Fats: Olive and canola oils should be substituted in place of butter.
4.Moderate Dairy: Choose foods that have lower level of fat; e.
5.Fish and Poultry: Eat more of the fish and poultry, avoid red meats.
6.Flavor with Herbs: Cut down on the use of salt and instead replace it with herbs and spices.
7.Enjoy Red Wine: but it has become a condiment of the diet when taken sparingly.
Health Benefits
Impeccable for their nutritious content, it helps in reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes. It’s packed with antioxidants and monounsaturated fat which are essential for heart and longevity.
3-Hour Rule
Another strategy is to fast in between 3 hours after one meal to ensure the digestion process is enhanced and also for weight loss. Drink a lot of water during the day before or in the middle of the meals in order to be hydrated.
Portion Control
Use this guide for serving sizes:Use this guide for serving sizes:
1.Milk: A 250 ml is one cup size.
2.Yogurt: WPM: 1 portion (240 gr) .
3.Cheese: 45 gr which equals to 1 portion.
4.Chicken/Fish: 200 gr
5.Legumes: 300 gr
6.Raw Nuts: 30 gr
7.Fiber-rich Cereals: 30 gr
8.Dried Foods: 100 gr
Benefits
Dieting according to this regimen will enable you to lose weight and gain many health benefits. This is no longer a ‘diet’ but a sweet and tasty way of life.
I hope this guide will assist in establishing and adopting a healthy lifestyle that leads to weight loss. It is good to involve friends to view this interview and share with them to spur you on.
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