Healthy Heart Diet Inspired by the Mediterranean
While seniors might think they’re benefiting their health by jumping onto some fad diet, eliminating everything can be more harmful and helpful. Instead, seniors can try adopting a way of eating inspired by the Mediterranean that allows them some luxuries, but also has proven health benefits:
• Produce and grains – forget the Atkins diet, with the Mediterranean diet, whole grains are encouraged but with some moderation. Nuts, fruits and vegetables are also essential and should make up approximately ¾ of the food consumed during any meal
• Limit fatty foods – with the Mediterranean diet there is a focus upon fish and lean meats for protein, as well as nuts as mentioned above. Red meat is consumed only in moderation
• Spice instead of salt – this diet is low in sodium because instead of using salt for flavor, the Mediterranean use other spices
• Indulge in healthy luxuries – canola oil and olive oil which are healthy fats make up a portion of this way of eating, and red wine can be consumed in moderation regularly!
Via: Mayo Clinic
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