{"id":9600,"date":"2021-10-14T10:10:59","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T14:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliveyourlife.org\/?p=9600"},"modified":"2021-10-15T15:22:54","modified_gmt":"2021-10-15T19:22:54","slug":"how-to-adapt-the-mediterranean-diet-way-of-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliveyourlife.org\/how-to-adapt-the-mediterranean-diet-way-of-living\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Adapt the Mediterranean Diet Way of Living to Any Cuisine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oliveyourlife.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/5S0A5482-scaled.jpg” alt=”How to Adapt the Mediterranean Diet Way of Living” title_text=”How to Adapt the Mediterranean Diet Way of Living” url=”https:\/\/oliveyourlife.org\/” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

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The Mediterranean Lifestyle & Diet Concept<\/span><\/h3>\n

Dario & I want to show you how to adapt the Mediterranean Diet way of living. We love the Mediterranean lifestyle and diet concept not just because it\u2019s been proven to be one of the healthiest ways to eat with health benefits that include prevention of heart disease, diabetes, cholesterol, and obesity, but also because we love all of the ingredients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We also love it because it\u2019s not a limiting \u201cdiet,\u201d instead it’s a different way of looking at the food you put into your body.<\/span><\/p>\n

It sets balanced limits on red meat and sugar, both ingredients you already know should be eaten in moderation (and moderation is the key with the Mediterranean diet).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, we love the fact that the Mediterranean lifestyle is not only an eating plan, but it also places a big emphasis on human connection, relationships, and physical activity.<\/span><\/p>\n

But what if you don\u2019t enjoy staple Mediterranean foods?<\/h3>\n

What if, because of your ancestry, culture, or the area where you grew up, you prefer foods from a totally different part of the world? <\/span><\/p>\n

Does that mean you can\u2019t adopt this healthy lifestyle and eating plan?<\/span><\/p>\n

Absolutely not! <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Finding Success Adapting the Mediterranean Diet Way of Living<\/span><\/h3>\n

The greatest component of the Mediterranean lifestyle lies in how you live, connect and eat, much more than the specific foods you choose. <\/span><\/p>\n

Finding success with this new way of eating (and living) is much more about cutting back, or eliminating processed and \u201cjunk\u201d foods, and choosing a variety of foods that follow the food pyramid and will provide your body with the nutrients it needs to get (and stay) healthy<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/oliveyourlife.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Capture.jpg” alt=”How to Adapt the Mediterranean Diet Way of Living” title_text=”How to Adapt the Mediterranean Diet Way of Living” url=”https:\/\/oliveyourlife.org\/” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”25px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

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Trying food just because the name says \u201cMediterranean\u201d doesn\u2019t mean success. <\/strong><\/h5>\n

If you\u2019re Latino, for example, food can play a huge part in your cultural identity and influence your overall happiness. <\/span><\/p>\n

We call it \u201ccomfort food\u201d for a reason, and feeling like you have to abandon the foods you grew up with in order to have a healthy diet isn\u2019t healthy or sustainable.<\/span><\/p>\n

It would be unhealthy for you to eliminate culturally influenced foods from your diet in order to feel better. <\/span><\/p>\n

We actually advocate doing the opposite.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Check out the observations from this recent study that examined heart health in Puerto Rican adults. The participants all ate a Mediterranean-style diet infused with traditional Puerto Rican foods.<\/span><\/p>\n

It found that participants who consumed foods such as root crops, fish, legumes and oatmeal had lower levels of inflammation and less insulin resistance (a precursor to Type 2 diabetes).<\/span><\/p>\n

Other studies show that the traditional Nordic diet from Denmark, Finland and Sweden can protect heart health:<\/span><\/p>\n

The Nordic diet emphasizes vegetables, berries, and fish, and limits red meat, sweets, and ultra-processed foods. It can protect heart health and also reduce inflammation. Instead of wheat, rye is preferred. <\/span><\/p>\n

Adapt the Mediterranean Diet way of living for you.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The benefits are the same, but the foods are more culturally relevant to the population.<\/p>\n\n