I am going to talk about the famous Mediterranean diet, famous for be healthy, tasty and cheap.
The Mediterranean diet is a sort of feeding from the countries that are in the Mediterranean Sea, that is normally from the foods that they have available in that area because of the geographical location.
This diet has studies supporting that mantains health, decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity, as well for following a more active lifestyle.
The WHO (World Health Organisation) recognize this diet as a quality, healthy and sustainable food model. Whose main ingredients are olive oil, cereals, fresh or dried fruits and vegetables, a moderate proportion of meat, fish and dairy products, and abundant seasonings and spices, whose consumption at the table is accompanied by friends/family wine or infusions, respecting always the beliefs of each community.
Six advices for get inside of the Mediterranean diet:
1-Moderation in the consumption of red meat (beef, pork, sheep) and eggs.
2-Increasing the intake of foods rich in complex carbohydrates (bread, pulses, pasta, potatoes, rice, etc).
3-Using olive oil instead of other fats.
4-Consume daily dairy products with moderation.
5-Keep the consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and fish regularly and as part of a weekly/daily habit.
6-Moderation in the consumption of pastries sweets and ice cream.
This diet is from the Mediterranean countries, but why don’t adapt this diet for us if we know that is going to help us to feel well and live a healthier life, why only bring from others cultures the bad habits and don´t try to bring the good ones? I choose to bring those that help our community to have healthy children and adults.
In my opinion is very interesting to try to follow a Mediterranean diet (or introduce some patterns from that diet) because is not only giving to us healthy habits, is giving to as an amazing library of tasty recipes.
As you know I am Spanish, always interested in the Mediterranean diet, and I will give to you amazing recipes from different countries to impress your people and to incorporate in your diet/recipe book.
If you have listened any Spanish recipe and you are interested in knowing how to replicate it, let me know and I will explain you the recipe and how to include it in a healthy diet.