# Mediterranean diet

Recognized as the best by the World Health Organization, the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, UNESCO, and US News & World Report.

### Principles:

Eat less, move more, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, cut back on junk food.

### Advantages:

✅ provides the body with essential nutrients 

✅ has no contraindications

✅ easy to follow

✅ stress-free transition to the mediterranean diet

✅ boosts metabolism

✅ promotes a strong heart

✅ supports long, quality life

✅ enhances cognitive function

✅ fits an active social life

✅ maintains a normal weight

### Drawbacks**:**

🟡 cultural adaptation requires effort

🟡 time is needed for meal preparation 

🟡 there are risks regarding the quality of products

🟡 high-quality fish, seafood, cheese, and wine can be expensive

🟡 it's necessary to limit red meat, pastries, cakes, and sweets

🟡 weight loss may not happen as quickly as desired

### Avoid:

❌ fast food and semi-finished products

❌ confectionery products

❌ products with colorants, preservatives, and other additives

❌ carbonated drinks, especially sweet ones

### **The secret to the mediterranean diet is in the balance of foods:**

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