A recent 2-year study suggests that people who follow a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet may lose 52 percent more weight than those who follow a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet; in fact, subjects in the Mediterranean group lost an average of 9.7 pounds versus an average of 6.3 pounds lost by subjects in the low-fat group.

THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET GUIDELINES INCLUDE:

             Eat: Vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, potatoes, whole grains, breads, herbs, spices, fish, seafood and extra virgin olive oil.

             Eat in Moderation: Poultry, eggs, cheese and yogurt.

             Eat Only Rarely: Red meat.

• AVOID:           

• Added sugar: soda, candies, ice cream, table sugar and many others.
• Refined grains: white bread, pasta made with refined wheat, etc.
• Trans fats: found in margarine and various processed foods.
• Refined Oils: soybean oil, canola oil, cottonseed oil and others.
• Processed meat: sausages, hot dogs, etc.
• Highly processed foods: everything labeled “low-fat” or “diet” or looks like it was made in a factory.

IN ADDITION TO THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET, IT IS SUGGESTED TO DO THREE OF THE FOLLOWING FIVE THINGS:

1.  Cut fried foods
2.  Drink five 12-ounce glasses of water
3.  Walk 7,500 steps
4.  Avoid Sugary foods
5.  Avoid refined flour, white rice, and sugar

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