Mediterranean Diet?

kelly1922
kelly1922 Posts: 53 Member
edited October 3 in Health and Weight Loss
Has anyone tried this? My doctor recommended it, but I don't know a whole lot about it. I do know it's a healthier lifestyle. Mostly fruits, veggies, grains, healthy fats, chicken and fish, wine and chocolate in moderation and limited red meat? Anything I'm missing? I already eat pretty well. No processed foods whatsoever. But I have PCOS. Wouldn't a low sugar/low carb diet be better? I cannot get my metabolism going and I'm SO frustrated! I have SO far to go; it seems I will NEVER be healthy or thin again. Help! Thoughts?

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  • rawfitness
    rawfitness Posts: 68 Member
    A Mediterranean diet has many health benefits. I follow a Paleo diet. You might look into it.
  • kelly1922
    kelly1922 Posts: 53 Member
    Thanks. I've heard of Paleo. Isn't it no grains or dairy though? I'm already limited on grains because I have Celiac, so I like what little I get, and I believe dairy is essential.
  • rawfitness
    rawfitness Posts: 68 Member
    Yes, a strict paleo has no grains or dairy. But I believe any diet can be modified to the individuals specific needs/likes. You gotta do what's best for YOU!!!
  • TrekkerCynthia
    TrekkerCynthia Posts: 155 Member
    The Mediterranean diet is a very good one if conducted in the manner of the subjects. The study was done in Greece in the '50s and they were still feeling the affects of the war. Meaning they were poor and having to grow their own produce and get their protein from the sea. There was also quite a bit of activity in their lives just to get about their daily business. Nutrition researchers looking at the data now refer to it as "the poor man's diet". Main focus should be on whole foods and exercise, not olive oil like our media likes to talk about.
  • kelly1922
    kelly1922 Posts: 53 Member
    Yes, a strict paleo has no grains or dairy. But I believe any diet can be modified to the individuals specific needs/likes. You gotta do what's best for YOU!!!

    thanks! :smile:
  • kelly1922
    kelly1922 Posts: 53 Member
    The Mediterranean diet is a very good one if conducted in the manner of the subjects. The study was done in Greece in the '50s and they were still feeling the affects of the war. Meaning they were poor and having to grow their own produce and get their protein from the sea. There was also quite a bit of activity in their lives just to get about their daily business. Nutrition researchers looking at the data now refer to it as "the poor man's diet". Main focus should be on whole foods and exercise, not olive oil like our media likes to talk about.

    interesting...thanks!
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