Melissa Bess, former Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Camden County, University of Missouri Extension
The Mediterranean diet is known for boosting health and lowering risk for chronic diseases like heart disease, high blood pressure and certain cancers. This should not be thought of as a temporary diet, but rather a lifestyle change for improved eating habits and better health…
The Mediterranean diet is characterized by the emphasis on plant foods such as grains, vegetables and fruits. Olives, olive oil, nuts, beans, legumes, seeds and herbs/spices are also part of the Mediterranean eating style…
For more details on the Mediterranean diet and ways you can incorporate it into your lifestyle, see the full version of this article at http://missourifamilies.org/
