Mediterranean diet??
raevinfaith
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Has anyone done this? If so what were/are your thoughts?
I've recently really fallen in love w/ hummus and I've always enjoyed eating greens. I also was reading that the diet is great for those who have a history of cancer, heart issues, etc... in the family (which mine does). So, I'm trying to dig up some resources on it but I'm getting a lot more fluff than anything useful.
I've recently really fallen in love w/ hummus and I've always enjoyed eating greens. I also was reading that the diet is great for those who have a history of cancer, heart issues, etc... in the family (which mine does). So, I'm trying to dig up some resources on it but I'm getting a lot more fluff than anything useful.
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There is no "Mediterranean Diet" per sei...like an actual book or anything...South Beach is a pretty similar idea. Basically it is just an approach to nutrition that emphasizes more veg and fruit, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats....lots of whole foods.0
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Well based on this article by Mayo Clinic (which I believe is a highly reputable health/fitness organization?) here: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-20047801 they mention a lot of what should be eaten and how frequently. I'm curious though if its actually able to match up to its hype. I looked at doing the keto diet but not a fan of living off of 1200 calories (it feels like anyways), especially since I'm supposed to be matching near 2000.0
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raevinfaith wrote: »Well based on this article by Mayo Clinic (which I believe is a highly reputable health/fitness organization?) here: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-20047801 they mention a lot of what should be eaten and how frequently. I'm curious though if its actually able to match up to its hype. I looked at doing the keto diet but not a fan of living off of 1200 calories (it feels like anyways), especially since I'm supposed to be matching near 2000.
Where did you find that you need to eat 1,200 on keto?
Most of the people I've seen on here doing keto eat far more than that. As a male, you should never go down that low anyways. Keto is about high fat and low carb, not necesarilly low calorie.
Also, fun fact: keto was developed by someone at the Mayo Clinic.0 -
Do keto and mediterranean perhaps ? http://diabeticmediterraneandiet.com/ketogenic-mediterranean-diet/0
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I come from Reddit where it seemed to be the norm at www.reddit.com/r/keto unless I'm mistaken. I might give it a whirl at some point but given my family history being able to reduce cholesterol, blood pressure and blood clots is grand. I'm not sure if keto can do that but if so then I'll look into it even deeper.0
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High in fruit, vegetables, legumes and cereals. Fish and white meat mainly eaten in place of red meat. Mono-unsaturated oils used in place of saturated animal fats. Moderate red wine intake with meals.
To a calorie defecit0 -
raevinfaith wrote: »I come from Reddit where it seemed to be the norm at www.reddit.com/r/keto unless I'm mistaken. I might give it a whirl at some point but given my family history being able to reduce cholesterol, blood pressure and blood clots is grand. I'm not sure if keto can do that but if so then I'll look into it even deeper.
If you're adjusting your intake due to family history of disease, you should be making changes with a doctor's input.0 -
raevinfaith wrote: »Well based on this article by Mayo Clinic (which I believe is a highly reputable health/fitness organization?) here: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-20047801 they mention a lot of what should be eaten and how frequently. I'm curious though if its actually able to match up to its hype. I looked at doing the keto diet but not a fan of living off of 1200 calories (it feels like anyways), especially since I'm supposed to be matching near 2000.
What hype exactly? What are you hoping to accomplish? Eating healthfully is a good thing. My diet (noun) is largely influenced by the "Mediterranean Diet" in terms of eating lots of whole foods...very veg and fruit centric, plenty of whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats...it's good nutrition.
When you start getting into meal frequency stuff, it's nonsense...meal timing is largely irrelevant outside of performance.0 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »What hype exactly? What are you hoping to accomplish? Eating healthfully is a good thing. My diet (noun) is largely influenced by the "Mediterranean Diet" in terms of eating lots of whole foods...very veg and fruit centric, plenty of whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats...it's good nutrition.
When you start getting into meal frequency stuff, it's nonsense...meal timing is largely irrelevant outside of performance.
I'm looking more so to just be healthier. As stated earlier in this thread my family has a history of cholesterol, blood pressure and clotting. I already do try to eat a lot of veggies and fruits, but having a sort of guideline of where to really focus my efforts is my main intent I guess in this thread.
What do you mean by "performance"?
Also, someone else here pointed out if I'm making changes due to family history I should consult a doctor, and they make a good point.0 -
missiontofitness wrote: »raevinfaith wrote: »I come from Reddit where it seemed to be the norm at www.reddit.com/r/keto unless I'm mistaken. I might give it a whirl at some point but given my family history being able to reduce cholesterol, blood pressure and blood clots is grand. I'm not sure if keto can do that but if so then I'll look into it even deeper.
If you're adjusting your intake due to family history of disease, you should be making changes with a doctor's input.
Pretty much what I was going to say as well.
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raevinfaith wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »What hype exactly? What are you hoping to accomplish? Eating healthfully is a good thing. My diet (noun) is largely influenced by the "Mediterranean Diet" in terms of eating lots of whole foods...very veg and fruit centric, plenty of whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats...it's good nutrition.
When you start getting into meal frequency stuff, it's nonsense...meal timing is largely irrelevant outside of performance.
I'm looking more so to just be healthier. As stated earlier in this thread my family has a history of cholesterol, blood pressure and clotting. I already do try to eat a lot of veggies and fruits, but having a sort of guideline of where to really focus my efforts is my main intent I guess in this thread.
What do you mean by "performance"?
Also, someone else here pointed out if I'm making changes due to family history I should consult a doctor, and they make a good point.
A big reason I changed the way I eat a couple of years ago was because of some bad blood work as well as a history of heart disease, diabetes, etc. Living a healthful lifestyle goes a long way in fixing these issues...this includes proper nutrition (which something like the Med diet will provide) and regular exercise. I've corrected all of my bad blood work and I'm off all meds except for my hypertension meds...my hypertension is more hereditary than diet and exercise related so I'll be on them forever.
In RE to performance, I'm talking about fitness performance. A lot of these things like meal timing and whatnot are born out of the fitness industry...meal timing can in deed be important to fitness performance, but things get exaggerated and blown out of proportion and the next thing you know, you're eating 8 times per day to "stoke your metabolism"...which is for the most part BS...0 -
raevinfaith wrote: »I come from Reddit where it seemed to be the norm at www.reddit.com/r/keto unless I'm mistaken. I might give it a whirl at some point but given my family history being able to reduce cholesterol, blood pressure and blood clots is grand. I'm not sure if keto can do that but if so then I'll look into it even deeper.
Keto generally reduces blood pressure and usually improves the blood lipids (lower triglycerides, higher HDL cholesterol, etc) so it's worth looking into.
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In terms of performance that doesn't matter to me. My way of doing it is focusing more on drinking water when I feel hungry and if I still feel hungry after drinking a cup or more of water then I eat something. Sometimes I'll "starve" myself when I'm constantly looking at the clock (like I am today) because its more of a psychological matter.
As for doing a Keto+Mediterranean diet I might. I'm going to look at the link you sent me later and go from there. I'm also going to make an appointment w/ a physician too.0 -
I grew up in a Mediterranean country. Most families have a selection of small dishes and a big bowl of salad as appetisers. We have fruit as dessert and also eat more fish than meat, such seabass, cod, haddock, salmon, sardines,... We cook them in the oven with a bit of oil and lemon, never buttered or deep fried.
Our salads have lettuces, tomatoes, onions, olives, white asparagus, sweetcorn, radishes, carrots, boiled eggs, beetroot, cucumber, olive oil and vinegar. Sometimes we put just tomatoes and onions in olive oil and vinegar. Some people add seeds, cooked ham or tuna, flat bread, mozzarella, anchovies,...
Other appetisers are asparagus and mayonnaise ham; tomato and bread; hummus (very easy and quick to make!); falafel; olives and feta cheese; etc.
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mariaoutlook wrote: »I grew up in a Mediterranean country. Most families have a selection of small dishes and a big bowl of salad as appetisers. We have fruit as dessert and also eat more fish than meat, such seabass, cod, haddock, salmon, sardines,... We cook them in the oven with a bit of oil and lemon, never buttered or deep fried.
Our salads have lettuces, tomatoes, onions, olives, white asparagus, sweetcorn, radishes, carrots, boiled eggs, beetroot, cucumber, olive oil and vinegar. Sometimes we put just tomatoes and onions in olive oil and vinegar. Some people add seeds, cooked ham or tuna, flat bread, mozzarella, anchovies,...
Other appetisers are asparagus and mayonnaise ham; tomato and bread; hummus (very easy and quick to make!); falafel; olives and feta cheese; etc.
Random question; are those your plates? They're beautiful! I've always wanted a set like that. You also plate food beautifully!0 -
Why not just eat at a deficit?0
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missiontofitness wrote: »Random question; are those your plates? They're beautiful! I've always wanted a set like that. You also plate food beautifully!
Yes, I took the pictures back home. Thanks!
I take lot of ideas from Flickr0 -
Liftng4Lis wrote: »Why not just eat at a deficit?
That will help with losing weight, but not necessarily being healthy.
@mariaoutlook Love the way it looks. I finally find some tahini so I'm going to be making my own hummus soon (just need to pick up some minor ingredients). Would you mind if I add you on here?0 -
raevinfaith wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »Why not just eat at a deficit?
That will help with losing weight, but not necessarily being healthy.
@mariaoutlook Love the way it looks. I finally find some tahini so I'm going to be making my own hummus soon (just need to pick up some minor ingredients). Would you mind if I add you on here?
Losing weight, in and of itself, will vastly improve your health markers. Much better than the mental gymnastics of what "named" diet you should follow.0 -
Honestly, i dont like following diets. I prefer to eat the majority of my diet from whole foods, fruits veggies, meats and fish. And the i throw in some goodness when i feel. Personally, all diets improve health as a general outcome is weight loss, which has more direct effects to bloodwork.
So unless you need a structured program why not just set up your account and work these foods into your diet and then exercise.0 -
raevinfaith wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »Why not just eat at a deficit?
That will help with losing weight, but not necessarily being healthy.
Losing weight, in and of itself, will vastly improve your health markers. Much better than the mental gymnastics of what "named" diet you should follow.
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Honestly, i dont like following diets. I prefer to eat the majority of my diet from whole foods, fruits veggies, meats and fish. And the i throw in some goodness when i feel. Personally, all diets improve health as a general outcome is weight loss, which has more direct effects to bloodwork.
So unless you need a structured program why not just set up your account and work these foods into your diet and then exercise.
This is what makes sense to me.0 -
raevinfaith wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »Why not just eat at a deficit?
That will help with losing weight, but not necessarily being healthy.
@mariaoutlook Love the way it looks. I finally find some tahini so I'm going to be making my own hummus soon (just need to pick up some minor ingredients). Would you mind if I add you on here?
as you lose weight your health will improve
unless you are deficient in vitamins, which won't be a problem as long as you eat balanced.0 -
raevinfaith wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »Why not just eat at a deficit?
That will help with losing weight, but not necessarily being healthy.
@mariaoutlook Love the way it looks. I finally find some tahini so I'm going to be making my own hummus soon (just need to pick up some minor ingredients). Would you mind if I add you on here?
No, not at all.
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