The Mediterranean Diet

The relationship between diet and chronic disease made the federal government to issue dietary guidelines for Americans since1980 and publication of dietary guidelines were made every five years. The dietary guideline is in response to the public’s desire for authoritative, consistent guidelines on diet and health (Slavin, 2012). One of the reasons for developing the dietary guidelines was to provide science based advice for two years old or older to help prevent chronic diseases and promote health. Another reason why dietary guidelines were created was to lay a good “foundation for federal nutrition programs and nutrition education programs and serve as a basis for research gaps and priorities” (Slavin, 2012). Also, the government wants to make sure the

Preferably whole-grain cereals, breads, pasta and noodles along with brown rice, although, other types also could be served if necessary. Foods such as these provide thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, folate, magnesium, iron, selenium and dietary fibre.

2. Plenty of potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy foods- All this kind of foods are healthy but we cannot have too many of them, but we need to make sure that we have them in our diet and this is because it gives us or nutritional needs of fibre which we need.

• A variety of foods should be served throughout the menu cycle and a minimum cycle of three weeks is suggested.

During this week, I Edgar Burgos had to conduct a food intake for 3 consecutive days. This paper will describe my nutritional endeavor for the past three days. I will provide different aspects of my nutritional needs and an in depth analysis on how proteins fats carbohydrates and fiber take part in my everyday diet and what are these functions. This is intended to broaden my views of a healthy lifestyle, and how to achieve it through a variety of food groups.

There also needs to be several options each day, so that kids have a choice.. The foods need to follow the “food pyramid” in order to provide a balanced daily intake. The largest amount of food that needs to be consumed are vegetables, salads and fruit. The next level are foods like cereal, breads, potatoes, pasta and rice. Then, the next should be the dairy category (milk, cheese, yogurt), proteins (meat, eggs, beans, and nuts), and fats (spreads and oils).

As subjects and ideas are better understood they replace old outdated ideas that were only visually explained without a logical or scientific. Nutrition is one of these subjects that despite its large advancements is lagging behind in implementation. Ideas revolving around breakfast, the nutrition tree and number of meals per day are rather old and being followed simply because they have been done for so long. With new understandings of the metabolic processes of the body as well as research or prove new fact we are seeing that large problems such as obesity and diabetes can be easily preventable with proper nutrition.

Increase fruits and vegetable intake by eating two servings of vegetables and fruits for lunch and again at dinner for the next two weeks.

It is important for the health and well-being of individuals that they eat a balanced diet. This is to ensure that their nutritional needs are being met.

The plate has to have nutrition sources such as, vegetables, fruits, grains, meet and beans, dairy products, fats and water.

Scientific evidence is strong to support the hypothesis that there is a strong causal link between adhering to the Mediterranean Diet and reduction in the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events. The consumption of a Mediterranean diet based on the intake of vegetables, fruits, legumes supplemented with nuts and extra virgin olive oil improves the dietary quality of an individual.

If you’ve ever talked to somebody after they 've traveled to a country such as Italy or Greece, they probably mentioned how delicious the food was. Food is one of the more common affiliations with countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea; and understandably so. The food this region produces is so notable that there is a diet based off it, companied with endless research elaborating the health benefits it accommodates. Fittingly named The Mediterranean Diet, this compilation of foods including fish, fruits, vegetables, beans, high fiber breads, whole grains, nuts, olive oil and red wine are targeted to help prevent a number of diseases as well as promote health in different sectors of the body. This essay will touch upon each component, benefit, and precaution of the Mediterranean diet, in depth, all with a main focus on the nutritional factors.

A diet includes certain rules and regulations which make it unique or more or less complicated than another diet. In the end, they all promise the same results - a healthier lifestyle or a weight loss. In this paper, I will discuss the history, outline, and positive and negative aspects of the South Beach Diet. History of the South Beach Diet The South Beach Diet is a book called The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss. It was written by Doctor Arthur Agatston, a cardiologist and professor at the University of Miami Medical School, during the 1990's in South Florida. Doctor Arthur Agatston was inspired to write his South Beach Diet book after believing that the low fat diet in which the American Heart Association recommended, didn't work effectively, and after seeing results in his patients who had used some of his advice. Dr. Agatston promises that one can lose between eight and thirteen pounds within the first two weeks of following his South Beach Diet. How the South Beach Diet Works The South Beach diet is broken up into three phases. Phase one is the strictest part of the diet. It lasts two weeks. In this phase one eats three balanced meals per day (and also mid-morning, mid-afternoon snacks and a dessert) consisting of vegetables, eggs, nuts, reduced-fat cheese and lean meats like turkey, chicken and fish. However, in this phase, one cannot consume yogurt, pasta, potatoes, sugar, fruits (and fruit juices), baked goods, alcohol, ice cream, sugar, or any starchy foods like bread. According to Dr. Agatston, phase one helps us to put an end to cravings for foods that cause us to store fat. Phase two is similar to phase one but not as strict. One is able to eat certain foods that were banned in phase one. One is in control and can bring back cereal, fruits, pasta and bread but with moderation and not eat them all at once or

Serve at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Encourage children to drink water rather than beverages with added sugar, such as soft drinks, sports drinks and fruit juice drinks. “

I found the Mediterranean diet with high protein. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the comparison of an american diet to mediterranean diet, which diet would be recommended, and also, comparing and contrasting health benefits/consequences. This essay is written to bring awareness of both american and mediterranean diets. The american diet being high in carbohydrates, saturated and transfats is not the recommended diet when compared to the wholesome fresh produce and high in protien that the mediterranean diet has to offer.