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What exactly is the Mediterranean diet? Easy adjustments you can make now to reap health benefits
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Ever wonder what the Mediterranean diet actually is and why it is regarded as one of the healthiest dietary patterns in the world? This conversation strikes a balance between the traditional Mediterranean diet and what may actually be achievable for everyday Kiwi’s & Aussie’s.
We cover:
- What is the Mediterranean diet?
- What is a dietary pattern or eating pattern?
- What are the health benefits associated with the Mediterranean diet?
- What’s in the NEW Fresh Start by My Food Bag Mediterranean meal plan
- The Mediterranean diet is uniquely characterised by large intakes of extra virgin olive oil. What is the difference between extra virgin olive oil and olive oil
- Adherence to the Mediterranean diet in NZ & Australia
- Easy adjustments Kiwis and Aussies can make right now to their dietary patterns to reap the health benefits
- What other non-dietary factors are included as part of the Mediterranean diet?
- Summarising: 3 key actionable steps for listeners
One-liners you don’t want to miss:
“The evidence has really strengthened over the last decade. Even though it has been around for a long time, it is more recently we have had clearer and stronger evidence for health outcomes.”
“If you look at the evidence collectively, we have evidence from long term observational studies and also randomised controlled trials looking at various heath outcomes. What I would say, some of the strongest evidence is in relation to managing our weight, supporting heart health and protecting against diabetes.”
Grab The 3 Simple Steps To A Mediterranean Diet right here!
References
Australian adult adherence
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31635208/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36458481/
https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/24/9321
NZ adult adherence
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/12/2663
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