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Mediterranean Diets are good for you! (and delicious)
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| starsearcher |
LOVE mediterranean foods...I grew up on a lot of them :D (Too bad I don't stick much to it now)
| quote: | Study: Mediterranean Diet Linked with Longer Life
Thu Apr 7, 7:19 PM ET
Health - Reuters
By Patricia Reaney
LONDON (Reuters) - Eating a Mediterranean diet not only helps people stay healthy, it also seems to prolong life, Greek researchers said on Friday.
In a study of nearly 75,000 Europeans aged 60 and above, the diet based on plenty of fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, fish and olive oil was linked to a longer life expectancy.
"Adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduces mortality," Professor Dimitrios Trichopoulos, of the University of Athens said in an interview.
"There is a particular type of diet in Mediterranean countries that seems to prolong life."
The benefits of the diet in warding off heart disease, some cancers and other illnesses are well documented but the findings reported in the British Medical Journal are among the first to show it may prolong life.
Exactly how much a Mediterranean diet can extend lifespan depends on a person's age. But a 60-year-old man who sticks to the diet can expect to live a year longer that someone of a similar age eating differently, according to the researchers.
"To increase life expectancy by one year is a considerable accomplishment," said Trichopoulos who added that a younger person could expect a bigger benefit.
MINIMISM SATURATED FAT INTAKE
How the Mediterranean diet may reduce mortality is unknown but Trichopoulos said the diet is rich in antioxidants such as vitamins A and C which neutralize cell damage from charged particles called free radicals. Antioxidants are thought to help fight cancer and heart disease.
The diet includes a reduced intake of saturated fats, meats and dairy products which Trichopoulos said may modulate blood lipid levels. Saturated fats can clog the arteries.
"The diet seems to affect both cardiovascular mortality and cancer mortality," he added.
The researchers compared the diet of people in nine European countries -- Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Britain.
The link between diet and mortality was most pronounced in Greece and Spain, two nations which the researchers said follow a true Mediterranean diet.
"We are closer to the genuine Mediterranean diet. The others are approximations," according to Trichopoulos.
The researchers studied information on diet, lifestyle, medical history, smoking and physical activity. They assigned dietary scores corresponding to adherence to the diet.
A higher dietary score was associated with a lower overall death rate. A two-point rise in dietary score corresponded to an 8 percent reduction in mortality and a 4 percent increase to a 14 percent drop. |
Source: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tm.../health_diet_dc |
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| AwakenedAddict |
| Nice! I went out for a Greek-lunch today :) |
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| b4k-oz |
I find this diet a little harder to stick to also. We got starchy foods everywhere we turn and the salads at any fast food joint leave a sterile and gross impression on my taste bud
Last time I went to have a salad and steamed fish for lunch it cost me $18 with a water :wtf:
I'm not made outta $$$
Ugh...I'm so tired of the lunch menu selections from food courts and restaurants.
Seems the only way to eat healthy is if you starve or make your own lunch....otherwise your better off finding a health food store for food or learn to payup some $10 for a pissy salad at a restaurant
BTW...why is it that none of these places ever offer oil and vinegar salad dressing. why does it always have to be some sugar infested crappy liquid :whip:
OK...I'm done ranting :toothless |
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| starsearcher |
| quote: | Originally posted by b4k-oz
BTW...why is it that none of these places ever offer oil and vinegar salad dressing. why does it always have to be some sugar infested crappy liquid :whip:
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Because it's much cheaper :stongue: (I'm guessing)
It's not really a diet to lose weight...more like a general way of eating :). Since there's nothing good around where I work anyway I'm forced to make my own lunch (well ok i get help :toothless) but that saves me a WHACK of money.
Oh and by the way "health food" stores aren't the answer...they have a subsitute for everything in the form of a pill :toothless |
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| AwakenedAddict |
| quote: | Originally posted by b4k-oz
I find this diet a little harder to stick to also. We got starchy foods everywhere we turn and the salads at any fast food joint leave a sterile and gross impression on my taste bud
Last time I went to have a salad and steamed fish for lunch it cost me $18 with a water :wtf:
I'm not made outta $$$
Ugh...I'm so tired of the lunch menu selections from food courts and restaurants.
Seems the only way to eat healthy is if you starve or make your own lunch....otherwise your better off finding a health food store for food or learn to payup some $10 for a pissy salad at a restaurant
BTW...why is it that none of these places ever offer oil and vinegar salad dressing. why does it always have to be some sugar infested crappy liquid :whip:
OK...I'm done ranting :toothless |
Dude, I don't know where you live or where you go to lunch, but you can eat out on this diet for cheap. For instance, today I had 2 salmon fillets (8-10oz), salad, rice and potatos for $10. |
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| j_spot |
| if a restaurant doesnt have olive oil and balsamic vinegar in store, I dont think I want to be eating there. |
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| b4k-oz |
| quote: | Originally posted by starsearcher
Because it's much cheaper :stongue: (I'm guessing)
It's not really a diet to lose weight...more like a general way of eating :). Since there's nothing good around where I work anyway I'm forced to make my own lunch (well ok i get help :toothless) but that saves me a WHACK of money.
Oh and by the way "health food" stores aren't the answer...they have a subsitute for everything in the form of a pill :toothless |
Well I was only using the word to explain a way of eating as opposed to a loose weight way of eating.
I find it's hard to make my salad lunch....the salad wilts if you don't have a fridge or are afraid to put it in the office fridge where all sorts of new penacilin is being created. YUK!
I like health food stores bc they make real salads and foods with no additives. I'm not saying I don't like to sink my teeth into a harvey's burger or chinese meal every once n a while...I just prefer to keep those days to a minimum.
and if your talking about pills...well....we should all be taking supplements...regardless
As far as I'm concerned...I wanna live forever, and if there's a chance that supps help...then I'm all for it :p |
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| starsearcher |
I never take any suplements...the whole idea of suplements is that you're suplementing something. If anything I started taking a multivitamin lately (just cause I know I'm not getting enough vitamins) but other than that I'm staying away from all the pills. :D
In case anyone is interested by the way there's a place called Mutual st. Deli (on the corner of mutual st and dundas, right next to ryerson) where they serve AMAZING mediterranean cuisine for cheap...love eating there while I'm at school :D |
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| bass drive |
I love Med food
I don't think (Eastern )Mediterranean sweets are that healthy though.
soo much sugar :wtf: |
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| starsearcher |
While we're on the subject :haha: :stongue:
| quote: | 
Me Eat Less Cookies
He’s furry, he’s blue, he loves cookies.
It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to know we’re talking about the beloved character Cookie Monster from Sesame Street.
But the chocolate chip-loving Muppet is taking a break from his favourite snack, in favour of healthier eating habits.
PBS is putting Cookie Monster on a more nutritious eating regime, making cookies a once-in-a-while treat rather than an all-the-time staple.
No more plates full of high-fat, high-sugar baked treats. He even has a new song. Instead of the familiar verse, "C is for cookie, that’s good enough for me," he’ll be singing "A Cookie Is A Sometimes Food."
Faced with soaring rates of childhood obesity in the United States, the network is kicking off its 35th season with a multiyear story arc about healthy habits, and Cookie Monster’s new outlook on nutrition is a part of that.
Dr. Rosemarie T. Truglio, the show's vice-president of research and education, said the show changes every year, focusing not just on teaching numbers and letters but also emotional and physical health. She said there’s a need to teach children about healthy foods and physical activity.
This season, each episode opens with a "health tip" about nutrition, exercise, hygiene and rest. It will also feature new characters such as talking eggplants and carrots.
Guest stars will address healthy activities too – when Alicia Keys makes an appearance she’ll sing about the importance of physical activity.
U.S. politicians have gotten into the act as well. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist taught Elmo to exercise by jumping up and down, and Sen. Hillary Clinton talked to the small red Muppet about textures and tastes of foods.
"We are not putting him on a diet," said Truglio of Cookie Monster's new attitude. "And we would never take the position of no sugar. We're teaching him moderation."
The furry one also plans to try different kinds of cookies rather than his number one kind, chocolate chip.
But he’ll still indulge in them, plus the occasional object, Truglio said.
Seem unhealthy? Well, he's still Cookie Monster.
April 8, 2005 |
Source: http://www.pulse24.com/Showbiz/Top_...08-001/page.asp |
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| b4k-oz |
| quote: | Originally posted by AwakenedAddict
Dude, I don't know where you live or where you go to lunch, but you can eat out on this diet for cheap. For instance, today I had 2 salmon fillets (8-10oz), salad, rice and potatos for $10. |
Well your lucky...certain areas of TO don't cater to cheap menus. And $10/day is $50 per week...thats just crazy.
And b4 u go saying I should make it at home...firstly I like fresh day made food and second...have u ever smelled the place after you cook fish or any other protien in the morning...try coming back home from work to that smell which lingers even tho you got good ventiallation.
Ahem...no thank you ;) |
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| starsearcher |
| quote: | Originally posted by b4k-oz
Well your lucky...certain areas of TO don't cater to cheap menus. And $10/day is $50 per week...thats just crazy.
And b4 u go saying I should make it at home...firstly I like fresh day made food and second...have u ever smelled the place after you cook fish or any other protien in the morning...try coming back home from work to that smell which lingers even tho you got good ventiallation.
Ahem...no thank you ;) |
Get some Tuna out of a can :toothless :toothless :toothless :toothless |
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