Mediterranean way of living

cmtaylor884
cmtaylor884 Posts: 1 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone know how to start incorporating this way of life into everyday living?
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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I have no idea what you're talking about.
  • ChrisM8971
    ChrisM8971 Posts: 1,067 Member
    Go somewhere sunny and very warm?

    If you are looking to go down the route of a Mediterranean style then there are lots of resources out there on the net but the basics of what you will find are

    Lots of fruit and veg
    Limiting red meat consumption
    Eat more fish & poultry etc
    Move to whole grain food choices
    Use olive oil as your fat of choice

    There are a fair few other bits as well and this a good place to start http://oldwayspt.org/resources/heritage-pyramids/mediterranean-pyramid/overview

  • sunnybeaches105
    sunnybeaches105 Posts: 2,831 Member
    Drink more wine and ouzo, buy leather pants, and default on your national debt
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    The Mediterraean area is large and complex--different countries. I've lived in Rome, Italy for 30 yrs, and yes, the life here is very different than the US. We walk everywhere since we live in the city. Food is considered traditional, and an art form. There is alot of education about food and where it comes from with an emphasis on quality.
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Take a nap from 12 to 2 every day.
  • tiptoethruthetulips
    tiptoethruthetulips Posts: 3,371 Member
    OP, this may help

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-20047801
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    You may also try these:
    http://www.foodpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/Brazilian-Dietary-Guidelines-2014.pdf

    - eat slowly
    - Eat with family and friends
    - Prepare the food yourself
    - Shop frequently for fresh foods
    - Enjoy unsaturated oil like olive oil in your cooking and dressings
  • girlwithcurls2
    girlwithcurls2 Posts: 2,281 Member
    sunnybeaches105 wrote: »
    Drink more wine and ouzo, buy leather pants, and default on your national debt

    this
  • NaturalNancy
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
    Use olive oil for cooking and in salads.
    Eat lots of wild caught fish.
    Limit meat.
    Eat beans.
    Eat salads.
    Use lemon juice in your salads and dishes.
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    kommodevaran wrote: »
    Take a nap from 12 to 2 every day.

    Actually the nap is from 2:00-3:00 where I live(Rome) since we eat lunch at 1:30. People go back to work at about 4:00. but work until 7:00 or 8:00 pm. You have to look at the whole instead of just a part of the puzzle. Most people go to bed at 12:00pm or later and get up at 7:00am.
  • import69
    import69 Posts: 15 Member
    The best way to live the Mediterranean way of life is to go all inclusive, then the food is free and you wont feel guilty about eating lots of it.
  • lodro
    lodro Posts: 982 Member
    the mediterranean diet is an invention.
  • lodro
    lodro Posts: 982 Member
    AnnaJarmila wrote: »
    Use olive oil for cooking and in salads.
    Eat lots of wild caught fish.
    Limit meat.
    Eat beans.
    Eat salads.
    Use lemon juice in your salads and dishes.

    where in the mediterranean do they eat like this exactly?
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    lodro wrote: »
    the mediterranean diet is an invention.

    Well, actually, here in Italy it sure does exist and is discussed at length.
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    lodro wrote: »
    AnnaJarmila wrote: »
    Use olive oil for cooking and in salads.
    Eat lots of wild caught fish.
    Limit meat.
    Eat beans.
    Eat salads.
    Use lemon juice in your salads and dishes.

    where in the mediterranean do they eat like this exactly?

    Greece, southern France, Turkey (around the coast) and southern Italy for sure. Albania also.
    Have not been in the rest of the area, but I suspect at least Spain, Lebanon and Malta have similar basic ingredients from what I have tried at friends homes and restaurants.
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    lodro wrote: »
    the mediterranean diet is an invention.

    Absolutely. It was invented by people living around the Mediterranean.
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    kommodevaran wrote: »
    Take a nap from 12 to 2 every day.

    No. Lunch at 2. Nap after lunch :)
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    aggelikik wrote: »
    lodro wrote: »
    the mediterranean diet is an invention.

    Absolutely. It was invented by people living around the Mediterranean.

    THIS--I like!
  • ChrisM8971
    ChrisM8971 Posts: 1,067 Member
    lodro wrote: »
    AnnaJarmila wrote: »
    Use olive oil for cooking and in salads.
    Eat lots of wild caught fish.
    Limit meat.
    Eat beans.
    Eat salads.
    Use lemon juice in your salads and dishes.

    where in the mediterranean do they eat like this exactly?

    In many rural areas of the countries around the Mediterranean, less so in the larger urban areas, or at least thats my experience from Greece
  • fishshark
    fishshark Posts: 1,886 Member
    i am Italian both sides my mom came here when she was 6. The main thing honestly.. is they walk EVERYWHERE. Or they will ride their bikes. They eat smaller portions but frequently. the French and Italians eat pretty carb and fat heavy foods but like i said they are an active bunch. My grandmother who is 80 walks 10 miles a day give or take to the store/farmer market. Eats pasta cheese fat bread oils and wine all day. They really do limit red meat.... Also DONT COOK WITH OLIVE OIL. Super low smoke point. eat it in jts raw form.

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