Things You'll Need:
- Understanding of Asian and Mediterranean Diet eating habits
- Copy of MediterrAsian Way book (optional but very helpful)
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Step 1
Have an understanding of how traditional Pacific Asian and Mediterranean diets work. If this means buying the MediterrAsian Way book, do it. There are far worse ways to spend $20.
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Step 2
Prepare a diet that is very high in vegetables and fruits, and extremely low in meat based fats, especially red meats. There are a great variety of dishes in the MediterrAsian Way, so be sure to experiment so the meals don't get bland!
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Step 3
Take a look at the Mediterranean Pyramid for a good visual idea of how this diet works, as well. Daily physical activity is always good, even if it's just a 45 minute walk each evening. Red meat is what you should have the least, while veggies and fruit you should eat with every meal - like whole grains (read: good carbs).
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Step 4
Find an array of meals that look appetizing. Grains, veggies, fruits, beans, and nuts show up in this diet a LOT, and the majority of fat comes from olive oil or fish oil - two of the healthiest forms of fat a person can eat. Fish is also eaten on a regular basis.
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Step 5
The MediterAsian Way includes daily physical activity to remain active, and strongly recommends getting a strong social support system, encourages cultivating an optimistic outlook, and sets aside some time every day to relax.
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Step 6
Alcohol in moderation, and with meals, is encouraged as a small amount of daily alcohol has been shown to be good for burning fat and staying healthy.
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Step 7
Don't think of the MediterrAsian Way as a diet, but as a great and healthy way of life. This will make healthy eating a lot easier, and help you get down to a very healthy and active weight.
