Eat Like a Greek!

I strongly believe that everyone should become educated about nutrition. Doing so will enable people to make healthy choices that will impact their overall health and wellness. A region that has done a great job of mastering the basics of healthy eating are the Mediterraneans. Here are the key ingredients to eating like a Greek:

Get Fresh
Unlike the usual Western diet of processed foods and quickie frozen meals, the typical Mediterranean menu consists of items you find in the produce aisle!

Put Veggies Center Stage
Meat is often the main course in the United States, but across the pond, it's more of a side dish. When you look at your plate, meat and whole grains should occupy one quarter of the plate each; reserve the other half for vegetables.

Be Picky About Protein
Red meat and dairy take a back seat in the Mediterranean diet, so most protein comes from lean sources like fish, nuts and legumes. If you consume red meat 5-7 days per week, start making changes by limiting your intake to 1 day during the week and weekends.

Savor Flavor
In the Mediterranean, eating is a hobby you are meant to enjoy with friends. It's not a chore to do at your desk or one that comes with calorie counting and stress. Spend mealtime with friends and loved ones and take note of what you're tasting. The brain needs 20 minutes to register fullness, so eat slowly to help avoid overeating.


Via: Self Magazine