WEIGHT LOSS AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET

WEIGHT LOSS AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET

The Mediterranean diet entails consuming veggies, fruits, nuts, moderate amounts of red wine, olive oil, beans seafood and dairy products from the Mediterranean region. The diet can have the following benefits on your weight loss plan and overall health;

Weight loss

Generally, the Mediterranean diet includes plenty healthy foods, drinks and exercises. It focuses on cutting down consumption of processed, fried, sugary or refined foods. This helps lower your calorie intake facilitating weight loos in the long run.  

Reduces risks of heart diseases

Following the Mediterranean diet entails cutting out on unhealthy foods such as processed or refined foods, fried meals while drinking wine in moderate amounts provides the body with essential properties that lower risks of stroke or other heart conditions.

Prevents Alzheimer’s disease

Observing this diet can significantly lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar and improve functioning if blood vessels which can prevent or reduces cases of having Alzheimer’s disease. 

Lower age related conditions

 The dense nutrients in this diets can slow down aging, and strengthen muscles among the elderly, suitable for longer lifespan as it prevents most age-related diseases such as cancer and heart diseases.

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