The Mediterranean Diet consists of large intakes of vegetables. legumes,fruits and cereals.Moderate intake of fish,low consumption of saturated fats but high consumption of unsaturated fates such as EVOO and a moderate intake of alcohol, mostly wine. This type of diet according to recent studies will add years to your life.
The latest study involved 74,000 healthy men and women aged 50 and above living in 9 european countries. Info on diet,lifestyle,medical history,physical activity and other relevant activities were recorded.
Adherence to a Mediterranean diet which relies on plant foods an unsaturated fats is associated with a significantly longer life expectancey an may be specifically benefical to people who hit middle age.
This just means that people should watch their intake of saturated fats while adding fruits, nuts and vegetables to their diet on a regular basis. Making these small changes in your eating habits will give you a better quality of life and help you become part of the group that will reach the ripe old age of 100.
Recipe of the Week
Garbanzo Bean ( chick pea) Salad
2 cans Garbanzo Beans
2 medium tomatoes
2 tsps minced garlic
1 large carrot chopped
1/3 cucumber sliced
1/2 red pepper
1/2 green pepper
1/8 cup feta cheese
1/4 pound chicken breast cooked
1 cup barilla whole wheat pasta
1 splash extra virgin olive oil
1 splash balsamic vinager
Combine ingredients and chill
Prep time 20 min
Serves 6
Give it a try
Great to make ahead of time and stick in the fridge.
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