{"id":484,"date":"2020-05-15T14:27:15","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T14:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthybites.weismarkets.com\/home\/?p=484"},"modified":"2020-05-15T14:43:30","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T14:43:30","slug":"a-taste-of-the-mediterranean-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthybites.weismarkets.com\/home\/a-taste-of-the-mediterranean-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"A Taste of the Mediterranean Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none \" src=\"https:\/\/healthybites.weismarkets.com\/home\/wp-content\/gallery\/articles\/ATasteoftheMediterraneanDiet.jpg\" alt=\"A Taste of the Mediterranean Diet\" \/><br \/>\n<span class=\"artTitle\">A Taste of the Mediterranean Diet<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"art\"><br \/>\nMay is National Mediterranean Diet Month. This popular style of eating was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the Best Overall Diet in 2020 for the third consecutive year. It\u2019s also earned such notable honors as the Best Diet for Healthy Eating, Easiest Diet to Follow, Best Diet for Diabetes, Best Heart Healthy Diet, and Best Plant-Based Diet.<sup>1<\/sup> This \u201cdiet\u201d is not necessarily seen as a typical diet, it is more of a lifestyle choice that can be easily maintained throughout time.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"art\"><span>Health Benefits<\/span><br \/>\nThe health benefits associated with the Mediterranean Diet are abundant and have been proven through many research studies. By combining a variety of nutritious foods with exercise and mindful eating in the company of others, one may reap benefits that include<sup>2<\/sup>:<br \/>\n<\/span> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lower \u201cbad\u201d LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, reducing the risk of cardiovascular mortality from heart disease<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss or weight maintenance<\/li>\n<li>Reduced risk of Type 2 Diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Reduced risk of developing certain types of Cancer<\/li>\n<li>Improved brain function<\/li>\n<li>Improved eye sight<\/li>\n<li>Increased longevity of life<\/li>\n<li>Increased joint relief from Rheumatoid Arthritis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"art\"><span>How you Can Bring the Mediterranean Diet to Your Plate<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill at least half of your plate with colorful fruits and vegetables\n<p>Try this: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weismarkets.com\/recipes\/mediterranean-salad-with-roasted-vegetables-and-whole-wheat-couscous\/7750\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mediterranean Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Whole Wheat Couscous<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Eat smaller portions of red meat, less frequently<br \/>\nWhen buying red meat, look for the leanest cuts available and trim visible fat before eating. <\/p>\n<p>Try this: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weismarkets.com\/recipes\/grilled-steak-avocado-summer-salad\/24662\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Grilled Steak and Avocado Summer Salad<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget dairy<br \/>\nTry Greek Yogurt, low-fat milk and smaller amounts of low-fat cheeses. <\/p>\n<p>Try this: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weismarkets.com\/recipes\/greek-salad-nachos\/11967\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Greek Salad Nachos<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Include seafood at least twice a week<br \/>\nChoose heart-healthy, omega-3 fatty acid-rich fish like tuna, salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring and shellfish such as mussels, oysters, and clams. <\/p>\n<p>Try this: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weismarkets.com\/recipes\/honey-dijon-glazed-salmon\/11910\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Honey Dijon Glazed Salmon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Try a Meatless Monday<br \/>\nGo one day without animal products by building meals around whole grains, beans, lentils, fruits and vegetables, enhanced by herbs and spices. <\/p>\n<p>Try this: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weismarkets.com\/recipes\/mediterranean-power-bowl\/14296\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mediterranean Power Bowl<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Go for the Good Fats<br \/>\nReplace butter with foods containing heart-protective omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. You can find these in foods such as nuts, peanuts, seeds, olives and olive oils and avocados. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Make Half Your Grains Whole Grains<br \/>\nWhole grains provide protein, fiber, and B-vitamins that keep your body satisfied longer after a meal than refined grains. Include products made with whole-wheat flour or an ingredient more traditional to the Mediterranean region like quinoa, farro, bulgur, kamut or brown rice. <\/p>\n<p>Try this: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weismarkets.com\/recipes\/greek-farro-bowls\/23795\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Greek Farro Bowl<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Rethink Your Drink- Hydrate yourself with beverages such as water, unsweetened teas, or coffee instead of options like soda and sugar-sweetened drinks. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nFor more easy Mediterranean Diet-inspired recipe ideas or tips, connect with the Weis Dietitians at <a href=\"mailto:weisdietitians@weismarkets.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">weisdietitians@weismarkets.com<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>\n1. <a href=\"https:\/\/health.usnews.com\/best-diet\/best-diets-overall\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/health.usnews.com\/best-diet\/best-diets-overall<\/a><br \/>\n2. <a href=\"https:\/\/oldwayspt.org\/traditional-diets\/mediterranean-diet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/oldwayspt.org\/traditional-diets\/mediterranean-diet<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Taste of the Mediterranean Diet May is National Mediterranean Diet Month. This popular style of eating was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the Best Overall Diet in 2020 for the third consecutive year. 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