![]() Some people who are obese or develop diabetes may become vegetarians. In Buddhism and Hinduism, some religious leaders and scriptures suggest adapting vegetarianism as an daily eating lifestyle. In the Jainism religion, the vegetarian lifestyle is strongly required. Some people shape their morals around not supporting foods that were made by harming animals. The reason for a person choosing to become a vegetarian could be because of their morals, religious practice, or health reasons. Vegetarians are known for not eating meat or any other animal produced foods. Organic eggs come from chickens that are raised in cage free conditions and fed a healthy diet. Some farm produced goods and crops are beans, beets, bananas, carrots, and spinach. The produce sections feature farm produced food and crops. Instead, vegan beginners should take a stroll down the produce sections. This encourages me to try various diets from around the world that could potentially provide various health benefits for Americans, as well as a taste of a new culture.Vegan beginners should not purchase foods from any convenience stores. This diet is seen to be successful by offering significant health benefits. As Americans, we may recommend it as a diet intervention or integrate it into our own eating habits for health reasons. The Mediterranean Diet is not an effort, rather a daily practice for many Europeans. Everything made from scratch from salad dressings to whole grain bread. While residing with a local French family, I ate many freshly prepared meals. Fresh and homemade are the two words that best describe home cooking near the Mediterranean. Thankfully, walking as a means of transport is very common if not necessary, offering an efficient form of daily exercise. This differentiates my diet somewhat from other Mediterranean regions. However, considering I am still residing in France, pastries, baguettes, and of course cheese are a typical part of the French dietary meal pattern. Cattle farms are not as populous in this area, so the consumption of red meat and butter is not as high as other European regions (such as Northern France). The sea offers fresh fish, shellfish and other seafood, while local markets sell fresh fruits and vegetables. This area is rich in olive groves, offering a plentiful supply of fresh olive products. My observationsĭuring my time in the south of France I have noticed the influence the agriculture and natural resources of the Mediterranean Basin has on the cuisine. The benefits of the diet are likely to improve with physical activity as well, such as decreased blood levels of LDL (1). There have been many cohort studies conducted in the Mediterranean Basin often showing good adherence to the diet and resulting in reduced incidence for cardiovascular events (6). It has been found to reduce the risk for mortality, especially due to cardiovascular disease (7). Living on the southern coast of France, I not only experience the Mediterranean lifestyle, but I have the opportunity to consume a Mediterranean Diet.Ī strong adherence to the Mediterranean Diet enhances the chances of improving your health status. There have been foreseen health benefits of consuming this diet, classifying it as “heart healthy” due to its likelihood to reduce the risk for heart disease (5,6). The Mediterranean region is considered the Mediterranean Basin that borders the Mediterranean Sea and includes parts of seven countries: France, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Greece, Malta and Cyprus (4). ![]() ![]() UNESO defines it as “a social practice based on all the “savoir-faire”, knowledge, traditions ranging from the landscape to the table and covering the Mediterranean Basin, cultures, harvesting, fishing, conservation, processing, preparation, cooking and in particular the way we consume” (3). A diet not invented, but discovered, is now recognized as one of the healthiest dietary patterns (2). The Mediterranean Diet is based on the eating patterns in the Mediterranean region and focuses on fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains and healthy fats (1). ![]()
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