The Good Stuff!
Did you read the recent New York Times article by food writer, Mark Bitman? Long story short, the Mediterranean diet really is all it’s cracked up to be. Sounding rather un-American, this diet is low in red meat, low in sugar and processed carbs, low in junk food, and high in just about everything else: healthy fats, lots of vegetables, fruits, legumes and less-harmful proteins such as good fish and dairy (like feta and mozzarella cheese).
Bitman spoke to Dr. Walter Willet who was one the teachers at the Institute for Integratve Nutrition which I attended. Dr. Willet said,”We have so many types of evidence that this kind of eating work”.
He goes on to report that “Most Americans eat so poorly that even a modest change in the direction of their diet is likely to benefit.” I totally agree.
What I love about the Mediterranean diet is that it makes sense. It is mostly whole foods, minimally processed, fresh and simply prepared. These fresh foods are packed with phytonutrients, anti-oxidants, good fats and fiber. Meals are easy to prepare and relatively inexpensive.
