How to become Fit by using the Mediterranean Diet

There are many types of diets out there that can used to help us lose weight and stay healthy. The Mediterranean Diet is a diet that can be used to reduce cholesterol and weight.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. The Mediterranean Diet is first based upon exercise. Exercise is a great way to stay healthy and to trim excess weight. You need to exercising 3 to 4 times a week for at least 30 minutes.

2. Fruit, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds are the important components of this diet. By eating these wholesome foods, it cuts down on your fat intake lowering cholesterol. You can also use olive oil to cook with rather than other types of oil. The number of servings that you eat depends on the number of calories you want to eat. These food groups should make up the majority of your calories.

3. Fish or seafood should be consumed at least two times a week. There are many health benefits that come with eating sea food such as omega-3.

4. Chicken, eggs, diary should be consumed in small portions daily to weekly. You should never consume more than 4 eggs a week, this includes the eggs that are used in baked goods.

5. Red meat should be consumed twice a month. Preferably once every two weeks. Also sweets and other sugary foods should be consumed sparingly.
   Red meat and eggs are high in cholesterol and other fatty acids.

6. To see how many calories you should consume see "How to Calculate Required Daily Calorie Intake".

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on 1/19/2009 I will try this thanks. 5*