The Mediterranean diet is based on the eating habits of people native to the area surrounding the Mediterranean sea. Traditional Mediterranean eating habits center around foods that are high in fats, yet people who live in this area have relatively low incidences of heart disease. The Mediterranean diet is based on fruit, vegetables, cereals, fish, and olive oil. The diet also prescribes the moderate consumption of wine.
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Diet Television Tip: Mediterranean-Inspired Diet Means Great Taste, Less Fat
Of all the low-fat diets that you’ve heard of, the Mediterranean Diet is one of the most studied and most widely interpreted by restaurants and home chefs alike.
If you are following a low-fat diet and want to stick with your plan when dining out, look for low fat entrées that are inspired by the Mediterranean diet’s emphasis on fish, fruits, vegetables, light sauces, and generous use of extra virgin olive oil, which is a documented source of heart healthy fat.
When cooking at home, prepare low-fat recipes using extra virgin olive oil instead of standard vegetable oil to make dishes heart healthier. Note: don’t substitute olive oil for vegetable oil in baking, though. You may end up with some strange-tasting brownies. Instead, try canola oil for a healthier and higher in omega-3 fatty acid variation of cakes or other baked goods that call for vegetable oil.
Other ways to cut the fat include choosing (or cooking yourself) steamed or sautéed vegetables flavored with lemon juice, a wine-based sauce, and herbs rather than a butter-based or a creamy sauce.
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Rice Diet
Oddly enough, the rice diet does not involve rice. It was developed at Duke University in the 1930s. The rice diet centers on consuming foods that are both low in fat and in sodium. Dieters are encouraged to eat fruits, grains, beans, vegetables, olive oil, non fat dairy and lean meat. The diet recommends a fitness program centered around walking and encourages dieters to reduce stress in their lives.
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