Belly Dance the Mediterranean Way of Eating for Health
The Mediterranean diet is a modern eating plan inspired by the Mediterranean countries,of southern Italy, Spain ,southern France, Greece , the Greek island of Crete, and parts of the Middle East.
In 2010 a food pyramid for Italy, Greece, Spain and ,Morocco was created. Based on "food patterns typical of Crete, much of the rest of Greece, and southern Italy. , this diet is based on "regular physical activity,", "abundant plant foods", fresh fruit as the typical daily dessert, olive oil as the principal source of fat, dairy products (principally cheese and yogurt), and fish and poultry consumed in low to moderate amounts, zero to four eggs consumed weekly, red meat consumed in low amounts, and wine consumed in low to moderate amounts. "Total fat in this diet is 25% to 35% of calories, with saturated fat at 8% or less of calories."
The main aspects of this diet include high olive oil consumption, high consumption of legumes, high consumption of unrefined cereals, high consumption of fruits an ,vegetables a moderate consumption of dairy products (mostly as cheese and yogurt), fish and Wine.
"Also included is a low consumption of meat and meat products, and moderate
Olive oil is a main characteristic of the Mediterranean diet. It contains a very high level of monounsaturated fats, most notably oleic acid, which epidemiological studies suggest may be linked to a reduction in coronary heart disease risk. There is also evidence that the antioxidants in olive oil improve cholesterol regulation and LDL cholesterol reduction, and that it has other anti-inflammatory and anti-hypertensive effects.consumption."
The Mediterranean way of eating goes nicely with belly dance, Moroccan and Middle Eastern foods are both healthy and delicious. Combing both belly dance and The Mediterranean Way of eating WILL yield results for any fitness and weight loss efforts.
Sources
Alberto Capatti et al., Italian Cuisine: A Cultural History, p. 106.; Silvano Serventi and Francoise Sabban, Pasta, p. 162.
Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating. By Walter C. Willett. Free Press. 2005
rovato GM, Pirri C, Martines GF, Tonzuso A, Trovato F, Catalano D. (2010). "Lifestyle interventions, insulin resistance, and renal artery stiffness in essential hypertension.". Clin Exp Hypertens
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In 2010 a food pyramid for Italy, Greece, Spain and ,Morocco was created. Based on "food patterns typical of Crete, much of the rest of Greece, and southern Italy. , this diet is based on "regular physical activity,", "abundant plant foods", fresh fruit as the typical daily dessert, olive oil as the principal source of fat, dairy products (principally cheese and yogurt), and fish and poultry consumed in low to moderate amounts, zero to four eggs consumed weekly, red meat consumed in low amounts, and wine consumed in low to moderate amounts. "Total fat in this diet is 25% to 35% of calories, with saturated fat at 8% or less of calories."
The main aspects of this diet include high olive oil consumption, high consumption of legumes, high consumption of unrefined cereals, high consumption of fruits an ,vegetables a moderate consumption of dairy products (mostly as cheese and yogurt), fish and Wine.
"Also included is a low consumption of meat and meat products, and moderate
Olive oil is a main characteristic of the Mediterranean diet. It contains a very high level of monounsaturated fats, most notably oleic acid, which epidemiological studies suggest may be linked to a reduction in coronary heart disease risk. There is also evidence that the antioxidants in olive oil improve cholesterol regulation and LDL cholesterol reduction, and that it has other anti-inflammatory and anti-hypertensive effects.consumption."
The Mediterranean way of eating goes nicely with belly dance, Moroccan and Middle Eastern foods are both healthy and delicious. Combing both belly dance and The Mediterranean Way of eating WILL yield results for any fitness and weight loss efforts.
Sources
Alberto Capatti et al., Italian Cuisine: A Cultural History, p. 106.; Silvano Serventi and Francoise Sabban, Pasta, p. 162.
Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating. By Walter C. Willett. Free Press. 2005
rovato GM, Pirri C, Martines GF, Tonzuso A, Trovato F, Catalano D. (2010). "Lifestyle interventions, insulin resistance, and renal artery stiffness in essential hypertension.". Clin Exp Hypertens
copyright aaasc,llc. 2009-2012
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