Mediterranean diet is a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, cereals, nuts, fish, and unsaturated fat. This diet restricts the use of refined oils, refined grains, pastries, processed meat, sugars, sodas, etc. They help in improving sugar levels, maintain cardiac health, etc.
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What are the health benefits of Mediterranean diet?
Query: Hello doctor, In a few sentences, what is the Mediterranean diet? What food categories are typically eaten on the Mediterranean diet? In a few sentences, what health benefits come from the Mediterranean diet? And anything else you would like to add. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is way back to our ancient times we are in diet emphasis on eating a primarily plant-based diet like fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, and nuts replacing butter with Olive oil using herbs and spices instead of salt. A vegetarian-based, fish and poultry food die... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My friend said he was following a Mediterranean diet. I did not ask him for what, as he was bragging while speaking about it, so I did not bother. However, I can see he has become fit and has glowing skin. Can you let me know about the Mediterranean diet and its benefits? I also would lov... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for contacting us on icliniq.com. There is no one strict version of this diet, nor does it require calorie counting or even portion measurements. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of eating fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, and whole grains. It also... Read Full »