Doctor reviews the Mediterranean Diet

Is the Mediterranean Diet as healthy as they say? Let's look at the pros and cons of the Mediterranean diet and tips to save time and money on a Mediterranean diet.

the Mediterranean diet evokes a romantic image of tradition, sophistication and health. and the Mediterranean diet seems to get all the critical acclaim

US News ranking placed the Mediterranean diet at #1 for 4 years in a row

so what is it about the Mediterranean diet that has experts so fired up?
pros and cons of the Mediterranean diet
Mediterranean diet pro #1 is science

studies have linked the mediterranean diet to a number of health benefits

Lyon: the Mediterranean diet cut overall cardiovascular risk in half and cardiac deaths by 2/3s

people suffering with depression fed a mediterranean diet had improved mood

the foods that make up the Mediterranean diet are vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, beans, cereals, fish, and unsaturated fats like olive oil, all of which are consistently tied to health benefits

foods tied to health concerns, like red and processed meat and ultraprocessed foods, are minimized in traditional Mediterranean diets


the 2nd point in favor of the Mediterranean diet is history

Classical Mediterranean populations recorded great health. provides confidence regarding long-term safety

The 3rd upside is that the mediterranean diet is Sustainable

the mediterranean diet doesn’t cut out any major food groups, so it may be an easier transition

science, population data and sustainability are the reasons experts like the Mediterranean diet

AHA, Harvard and mayo clinic all give the mediterranean diet their seal of approval

Mediterranean diet pro #4 is Environment

The mediterranean diet relies more on plant foods and less on red meat & dairy, thereby reducing its carbon footprint

Mediterranean diet pro #5 is flexibility
the Mediterranean diet is named after the mediterranean region.
so the Mediterranean diet varies by country and region.

There’s vegan Mediterranean, low carb mediterranean diet, no oil mediterranean diet
juice cleanse Mediterranean, Mediterranean for ur blood type… just kidding

If there’s no olive oil, is it really mediterranean? flexibility is key

cons of mediterranean diet:
flexibility of Mediterranean diet can be taken too far. when scientists talk about mediterranean diet it’s the classical version not the modern way they eat in the Mediterranean

second downside of mediterranean diet: Calories

3rd caveat of the mediterranean diet: Cost
Some of the typical foods of the mediterranean diet can be pricey. Fish, nuts seeds, extra virgin olive oil can all add up

The 4th downside of a mediterranean diet is Time

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