Mediterranean Style Diet?

[optimusprimeXD]

Does anyone here follow the mediterranean style of eating? Not necessarily for fat loss but being healthy?

I was wondering how healthy it actually is as there seems to be a lot of carbs...pasta/couscous, etc. Though there's portion control to think about...is it something to avoid or not? There seems to be a lot of vegetables, nuts and fruits included...I suppose it can't be all that bad.

[SuffolkPunch]

There is nothing magic about it. Unlike many diets it does have plenty of fruit and veg for micronutrients - and a lot of oily fish for omega 3s. You can supplement any diet with these things IMO.

[IamJonsCranium]

I like it. It's healthy. Lots of fiber and protein, avoids the low-fat hype. Nothing wrong with carbs, but this diet gives a good balance. If you have trouble keeping your diet together, following something like this can have it's benefits.

Unless you don't like that style of food.

[optimusprimeXD]

I like it. It's healthy. Lots of fiber and protein, avoids the low-fat hype. Nothing wrong with carbs, but this diet gives a good balance. If you have trouble keeping your diet together, following something like this can have it's benefits.

Unless you don't like that style of food.

Yeah, i'll give it a try. I'm most interested in it to get in the habit of eating fresher foods, getting vitamins *most dishes seem to have every color available in them* I want to see if it changes the way my body feels, skin improvements, heart healthy, overall well being.

[optimusprimeXD]

There is nothing magic about it. Unlike many diets it does have plenty of fruit and veg for micronutrients - and a lot of oily fish for omega 3s. You can supplement any diet with these things IMO.

Hmm, that's true.