Many of us have heard of the Mediterranean diet and are often tempted to start when in need of a health drive. However, the inclusion of fish puts many people off. Whether it’s the taste or smell, some of us just can’t seem to stomach it. Not to worry! We’ve put together this simple 7 … Read more
It might be tempting to lower cholesterol with just pills. Drugs like statins can certainly help. But following a healthy cholesterol-lowering diet like the Mediterranean diet is easily one of the most effective things you can do. One study found switching to a Mediterranean-style diet helped prevent about 30% of heart attacks, strokes and deaths … Read more
Low-carb diets are in fashion right now. There is some evidence that a low-carbohydrate diet may help people lose weight in the short term. However, there are also concerns about the longer-term health effects. Mediterranean diets are shown to be one of the healthiest diets to follow and with just a few adjustments, you can … Read more
The Mediterranean diet consistently ranks as one of the healthiest diets to follow. Although it is primarily focused on plant-based eating, it does occasionally recommend eating meat. Oily fish is usually eaten at least once a week. Chicken features occasionally and even red meat isn’t totally off the menu.There is a great amount of overlap … Read more
When starting any new diet, the biggest problem you’ll likely face is consistency. You might have a few good, healthy recipes you can rely on, but when you are tired at the end of the day and need to cook an evening meal, you may end up settling for something not as good. A great … Read more