Saturday, August 25, 2012

The secret of long life is The Mediterranean Diet

By Allyson Daniels


Were you aware that there is one diet plan that can actually make you live much longer? Have you ever heard of the Mediterranean diet? If not, here you will get to know more about the diet plan and how it can increase your lifespan by decreasing your cholesterol, decreasing the risk of heart related illnesses, and decreasing the risk of most other illnesses. These diseases are the most common health hazards that cause deaths around the world. The Mediterranean diet plan prevents these things from ever happening.

This is the diet plan of the people living along the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding areas. Extensive research and studies have uncovered that these individuals have extremely low chances of suffering from serious illnesses related to heart disease, Alzheimer's' and most cancers. They also enjoy the longest lifespan for adults. All of this is possible through the complex combination of elements within the diet.

Where the typical American diet is full of animal protein and processed foods that clog your arteries and poison your body, the Mediterranean diet is all about natural elements that come from the planet around us. Whole foods like garlic and beans and fruits and vegetables served up 7 to 10 times per day rather than Coca-Cola and Krispy Kreme doughnuts and power bars and recovery drinks and protein shakes and mocha lattes and low-fat muffins.

The reason the vast majority of Americans living in the United States are 72% overweight or obese is because they don't follow a few simple rules of healthy living. One of the most common misconceptions is that the consumption of wine is bad for you because of the sugars. Doctors in the United States completely ignore the fact that wine is rich in antioxidants, but the Mediterranean diet promotes regular consumption; at least two glasses per evening for men and one for women.

If you have ever done any studies on cancer you know that cancer cells thrive in acidic environments, and the typical American diet causes a high level of acidity due to the large amounts of saturated fat. This is why the Mediterranean diet is so superior because there is virtually no saturated fat in the diet plan, but only natural fats related to whole grains, fruits, nuts, beans, olive oil and natural dairy products along with fish. If you are looking to reach old age while still in your prime, you have to think about what you are putting into your body.




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