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Secrets of the Mediterranean Diet
The secret of the Mediterraneans lifelong health

Researchers have discovered that people in the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea exhibit strikingly low rates of heart disease compared to Americans and others. Extensive research in the past few years has isolated key dietary habits as a vital part of the vicinities lower rates of chronic disease.

The traditional diets of the Mediterranean region were mainly based on the foods from a rich diversity of plant sources and included fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds. Olive oil, high in monounsaturated fat is a good source of antioxidants and is the area's principle source of fat. Researchers suggest that the live bacterial cultures of yogurt may also have contributed to the regions good health.

Throughout the Mediterranean wine is drunk in moderation and usually taken with meals For men moderation is two glasses per day, for women moderation is one glass per day.

There is a general consensus among health professionals that the Mediterranean Diet is healthier than the North European and American diet because more grains, such as spaghetti, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and olive oil are consumed. Moderate amounts of fish and cheese and very little red meat is consumed.

Key features of the Mediterranean diet:

	High consumption of breads, pasta, rice, couscous, polenta, bulgur and potatoes
	High consumption of fruits (3-4 pieces a day), legumes and vegetables (5 different varieties)
	Moderate amounts of grilled and steamed fish
	Moderate amounts of olive oil - consumed with fresh vegetables and on salads
	Small portions of lean red meat with no visible fat, lean pork
	Alcohol in small amounts
	Regular physical activity
	High intake of antioxidants

Recommended olive oil:

Extra virgin olive oil (highly recommended)
Any commercial brand of olive oil.

Fats to avoid:

Butter
Margarine
Lard/dripping

	American Heart Month http://www.americanheart.org/
	Women's Heart Health Day www.libov.com/nwhhd/index.html
	Cherry Month http://www.cherrymkt.org
	Potato Lover's Month http://www.producepair.com/Potato_Lovers/potato_lovers.html
	Snack Food Month http://www.sfa.org/SFABrourhure.htm#National
	Sweet Potato Month http://www.ncsweetpotatoes.com
	Wise Health Consumer Month http://www.aipm.healthy.net
	Pancake Week (Feb 10 - 16) http://www.auntjemima.com/
	Random Acts of Kindness Week (Feb 11 - 17) http://www.actsofkindness.org
	Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb 24 - Mar 02) http://www.edap.org/
	National Girls and Women in Sports Day http://www.aahperd.org/ngwsdcentral/

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Recipe of The Month

	Extra virgin olive oil (highly recommended)
	Any commercial brand of olive oil.