After the excesses of the end and beginning of the year, the goal of many people is to lose those extra pounds. Some prefer exercise, while others choose diets to begin adopting a healthier lifestyle.
However, there is an avalanche of information about diets, and sometimes those who want to start one get confused and do not know which one to choose. For this reason, we present to you the one that was chosen as the best diet to follow this year.
According to US News & World Report, for the fourth consecutive year the Mediterranean diet won the “Best Diet” trophy. It was highly rated for its long-term sustainability and as the best healthy eating regimen, the easiest diet to follow, the best diet for diabetes, the best heart-healthy diet and for preventing cancer.
According to MedlinePlus, the Mediterranean-style diet has less meat and carbohydrates than a typical diet. It also has more plant-based foods and monounsaturated (good) fat. People living in Italy, Spain and other countries in the Mediterranean region have eaten this way for centuries.
Following the Mediterranean diet can lead to more stable blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol and triglycerides, and a lower risk of developing heart disease and other health problems.
If you choose the Mediterranean to start 2022, focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seafood, and healthy fats (with a glass of red wine now and then, if you choose to drink alcohol).. Limit processed foods and added sugars.
“I believe the Mediterranean diet is effective because it doesn’t feel like a diet, it’s delicious and has a variety of options, it emphasizes fresh and colorful foods and avoids highly processed ingredients, so your plate will never be boring. Although the word “diet” shouldn’t be the correct term for it because this plan is more of a holistic approach based on real foods. You won’t be counting calories or macronutrients, as in a traditional diet based on calorie restriction.”said Inés Sofía Morales Salcedo, PhD, Director, Professor and Researcher of the Nutrition and Dietetics program at the San Martín University Foundation.
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2024-07-21 13:10:02
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