{"id":760,"date":"2015-02-24T05:52:59","date_gmt":"2015-02-24T03:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dieticiansatwork.co.za\/blog\/?p=760"},"modified":"2021-02-24T08:21:01","modified_gmt":"2021-02-24T06:21:01","slug":"the-mediterranean-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dieticiansatwork.co.za\/blog\/the-mediterranean-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Mediterranean Diet is being haled as THE diet for optimal health. It is said to promote heart health, weight loss and good blood sugar control. It seems to make a lot of sense.<\/p>\n

It is a good balanced diet that includes all of the major food groups, with the emphasis being placed on the best foods in each group.<\/p>\n

Basic Principles of the Mediterranean Diet <\/span><\/h2>\n
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  1. Use olive oil as the main added fat.<\/li>\n
  2. Eat vegetables with every meal.<\/li>\n
  3. Eat 2 legume-based (eg beans, lentils, chickpeas) meals per week.<\/li>\n
  4. Eat at least 2 fish meals per week. Include plenty of dark oily fish such as fresh tuna, salmon and mackerel. Also include tinned sardines and pilchards.<\/li>\n
  5. Eat only small portions of beef, lamb, pork or chicken, no more than 2 to 3 times per week.<\/li>\n
  6. Eat fresh fruit everyday and dried fruit and nuts as snacks or desserts.<\/li>\n
  7. Eat yoghurt everyday (200g) and cheese in moderation (30 to 40g).<\/li>\n
  8. Include whole grain breads and cereals with meals (up to 4 portions per day).<\/li>\n
  9. Consume wine in moderation (one standard drink (100ml) per day), always with meals, don’t get drunk. Try to have a couple of alcohol-free days per week.<\/li>\n
  10. Have sweets and sweet drinks for special occasions only.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    By Dieticians At Work Team<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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