Few tips about the med diet, eat lots of vegetables, eat smaller portions of meat, eat seafood twice a week examples like tuna, salmon, sardines which are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, cook a vegetarian meal one night a week- build meals around beans, whole grains and veggies, use good fats like peanuts, avocados and olive oil, switch to whole grains and use fresh fruit as your dessert! This diet was based on the traditions of other countries which had the lowest rates of chronic disease. This lifestyle is linked with lower risk of heart disease.
Jennifer Hillis-Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
