Yes – I am back! Actually, I have been online maybe for 2 weeks or so – shame on me for not writing anything sooner! But I have to admit, we had heaps of stress with the move and the backed up paperwork for our businesses due to lack of Internet Connection, so I have not been able to put much time into my blogs at all. I am still under a lot of pressure with our day-to-day business, but I am trying to get some time to dedicate to my blogs. 
And something else has happened:Â I was approached by a fellow weight loss blogger (Eva) from the Mediterranean Diet Blog, asking me whether she could do a guest post. On my blog! Well, as the Mediterranean Diet fits in well with my theme here on Healthy Diet Weight Loss, I was very excited, and of course I said yes!
So, instead of me writing about my weight loss or any other ways of losing weight today, you will get a treat and hear some
Facts You Should Know About The Mediterranean Diet
by Eva of mediterraneandiet.org.uk
- It is widely known that Mediterranean diet has high fat content. Is weight loss still possible if people will follow this kind of diet?
It is true that Mediterranean diet is high in fats. However, these are healthy fats consisting of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. The American diet is rich in saturated fat which is unhealthy. Generally, the fat content of a diet does not determine weight loss. It is the calorie intake of people that is decisive. Mediterranean diet provides plenty of healthy benefits but if you will not reduce your caloric intake, then you will never lose weight.
- What makes the Mediterranean diet different from the common American diet?
Americans consume high numbers of red meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy, while the Mediterranean includes very little. The diet also differs from the typical American diet through its dependence on fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, olive oil, beans, breads, cereals, and potatoes.
- Is it true that Mediterranean diet played a major role in lowering the rate of heart disease in the region?
Mediterranean diet plays an important role in lowering the incidences of cardiovascular disorder. This finding has been proven by major research and studies. More importantly, the success of the Mediterranean diet comes from the fact that it promotes a holistic approach to healthy living. By following the Mediterranean diet, you will learn how to eat healthy and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- How does exercise, walking, and physical activity enter into the “recipe” for the Mediterranean diet and health?
Exercise plays an important role for Mediterranean diet. When this diet was developed, the people of Mediterranean were already a big fan of exercise and physical activities. This is the basis why Mediterranean diet includes regular exercises in its overall program. Essentially, a daily one-hour walk is needed. You should also perform once a week full body exercises.
- What is the difference between Low Carb and Mediterranean diets?
The Mediterranean diet features little protein, in contrast to low-carb diets. Only fifteen percent of the calories consumed each day on the Mediterranean diet come from protein.
- Wine has always been part of the Mediterranean diet. What is the recommended daily amount for wine?
It is highly recommended to consume low to moderate amounts of wine daily. Usually, men should get approximately 5 percent calories from wine while women should get 2.5 calories from wine consumption.
- Final words
There are loads of benefits that you can enjoy from Mediterranean diet. This diet focuses on healthier food options like root crops, fruits, cereals, breads, vegetables, and Omega 3-rich foods. You will be able to prevent heart diseases if you follow the Mediterranean diet.
About the Author – Eva B. Alexander writes for the mediterranean diet meals blog, her personal hobby website focused on Mediterranean diet healthy eating tips to live better and longer.
***Thank you, Eva, for writing such an interesting and educating guest post!***
If any of you would like to have a go at a guest post on my blog about healthy weight loss related topics, please feel free to contact me at petra@petra-weiss.com. I will consider articles/posts that have good and relevant content, and you will be gaining valuable backlinks to your website (if you have one…). So everyone’s happy!
Talk soon. P.
The Mediterranean diet is highly recommended one. The guest post is excellent. Really Eva, that was an excellent post. Keep it up.
indeed!
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Brilliant insights to the Mediterranean diet.. I never knew that it was so different than American diet.. It gives me a feeling that this type of diet is far more nutritious than others..
The mediterranean diet is really health one, and when you follow it or a long long time, the results are great, a long life can come from this diet, health and long. i was reading in the past some articles about it and some people, old people like at 90-95 and looking like 60-65. was amazed.
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Hi there,
I never thought that the Mediterranean diet is this good. Maybe I should suggest my fellow friends to try this kind of diet. Today it is really hard to find diet that suit with our lifestyle.
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Very helpful post. lots of information about this new diet plan.
Looking for more
thanks Eva
I love the Mediterranean diet even if not trying to lose weight. I just like that it has a lighter touch than so much of the American diet. As I get older, I find it harder and harder to tolerate heavy meals and any red meat at all. Thank for presenting this article from a guest blogger and steering me towards her blog as well.
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Just heard of that Mediterranean diet. Well, it sounds great. Yes, definitely we need to check our calories intake. This is a little different from the diet programs i know. Guess, I’ll give it a try.
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A complete combination of good diet results in one of the healthiest Mediterranean diet regimens to be found anywhere on the planet.
I have been looking for a diet that seems more realistic to what I can accomplish. I had yet to hear of this diet. I am looking forward to reading more on this. I don’t have much weight to lose and never really had to worry about it until recently. So I am really in the dark on how to do so.
I like that you clarified the differences between fats. All to often dieters throw the baby out with the bath water, and miss that good fats are an essential part of a healthy diet. From my travels through out Italym I found that their way of life and diet are completely different from what I assumed. I was struck by the lack of obesity in the locals.
I’m always reluctant to advice anyone to try a new diet, because it means they have to remain on that diet to continue with the weight loss.
It’s much better to lose the weight by changing your eating habits in a realistic way.
Diets like the mediterranean diet do work, but only for the short term. Once you come off the diet, the weight comes back.
Sarah, the Mediterranean Diet is not supposed to be a “Diet” just for a few weeks, but a “change in eating habits in a realistic way”.
Hi Petra, this diet is also very high in anti-oxidants. Another of the many benefits of this diet is that it is low in dairy. The small amount of dairy consumed is usually low-fat. These people consume very little dairy and so they are able to maintain weight much easier.
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Hi,
I am from Croatia where the Mediterranean diet is eaten traditionally. It is definitely not a “diet”, more a way of living.
The only thing that you’ve missed in your article (which is a very good one, by the way), and which many people, mostly nutritionists do when they talk about the Mediterranean diet is too much focus on the foods.
Don’t get me wrong, Mediterranean diet foods are the foundation of the Mediterranean diet, but there is also a specific lifestyle integrated in it.
We cook food – sometimes several times a day, we don’t eat it from the microwave oven. We don’t drive everywhere we go, we like to drink a glass of wine after lunch or dinner, we hate dieting because we love tasty food too much!
But I guess we are lucky that it is mostly a healthy foods we like. I think that is also important when you speak of the Mediterranean diet.
The food is also easy to prepare, healthy, and you will definitely lose some weight and feel much better.
I recommend it!
More info: http://www.lose-weight-mediterranean-diet.com
Good luck
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I don’t know how I missed this article. I am sure that the Mediterranean diet increases longevity. On my father’s side of the family, Italians, they all live into their late 80′s and in some cases early 90′s. On my mother’s side, English, not so lucky. Hi 70′s maybe, but usually not it seems.
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Say great and informative article. When I’ve had a Client that is way off in their diet I use this diet as an example to help them get things back under control. Thanks for the info, it’s spot on!
I’ve been following the mditerranean diet for about 2years an the resultsare great. There was a comment that said its not just a diet but a way of life I find this so true. I happened across this site explaining the mediterranean diet and it was helpful.
http://www.greekoliveoil.org/what-is-the-mediterranean-diet
This has worked wonders for me
Thanks
Dieting is all about lifestyle change and that’s one distinguishing characteristic of the “Mediterranean Diet”
Good guest article,well I also mostly like to eat American diet, but I’ll try Mediterranean diet now to loss my weight.
I’m skeptical about this diet – but I don’t know what percentage of calories comes from starchy, processed carbs. I don’t think they are healthy for us at all. And while I realize that over consuming animal protein has been shown to cause all sorts of diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, could it be from the trans fats and toxins held within the fats of meat produced from factory farmed animals. The quality of the meat we eat from them is far inferior to that of grass fed and organic meat. I would venture a guess that our bodies are more accepting of meat from a grass fed animal than it is of processed foods and refined carbs.
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I tend to agree with Susan about the processed meats being far less healthy than grass fed animals. My motto is moderation in all food. Too much of any one thing usually isn’t healthy.
the best diet for me would be eating just he vegetarian food recipe. Vegies could really help you a lot in your diet life.
I heard that the Mediterranean diet is indeed healthier than American diet which true because they focus on vegetables, good fats and fresh herbs. But really, eat fruits and vegetables and do some substantial physical activity, you’ll definitely lose weight.
I like this Q&A format, it’s engaging. Maybe I will do some articles like that on my blog, as well.
I strongly believe healthy fats are very beneficial to health and I like that Mediterranean Diet capitalizes on this…
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I was glad to see the first post here, clearing up a misconception about the Mediterranean Diet.
In addition to the monounsaturated fats, the Mediterranean diet is also high in heart-healthy Omega-3 essential fatty acids. These Omega-3′s, named ‘essential’ because your body needs them to function properly but must be obtained from food sources because the human body doesn’t produce them, help to lower your LDL (or bad) cholesterol and raise your HDL (or good) cholesterol.
You can get your Omega-3′s from nuts, olive oil or fatty fish like salmon.
Are these kind of diets really works? as i have tried twice or thrice but couldnt find good results
Hi HGH, I believe these diets work – if you really stick to them. Like, when I go on Bodytrim, for example, and I think I am going well and then I don’t lose any weight, when I examine it more closely I discover that even though I eat the right foods, my portion sizes have been way too big, and I also sometimes don’t cut the fat back. Bingo! Diet doesn’t work as well as it should, even though on the surface it looks like I am doing it right. Can you have a look whether you did everything just right?
It seems this Mediterranean diet is a good diet plan. I should find out more of this. I have read the previous comment’s reply from Petra, and I agree 200% with it. No matter how healthy and nutritious our diet, we had to do some workout to process the excess calories. The more calories we eat, the more we should focus on our workout to burn the excess.
I didn’t know that the Mediterranean diet was low on protein. It makes sense to focus on healthy foods and whole foods but I wonder on the wine intake, especially when breastfeeding. But… the Europeans do give wine to children…
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