Hello! I am by NO means an expert, but I have been trying this as well. This “way of eating”, (better than the word diet), includes eating several servings of fruits and vegetables in a day. Not really any sugary desserts. Fish like Salmon, Tuna, etc., Olive oil for cooking and dressings. I think it’s best to ease into it rather than try to change everything at once. Like start by increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables and lower your intake of processed sugars and red meats like beef and pork. I feel healthier eating this way but am not all the way there yet because it’s been kind of tough getting the entire family (the ones who still live at home) to be on board with it. Hope this helps at least a little.
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Hi @covidstinks2023 The Mediterranean Diet is a great way to start eating healthy without suffering…🙃 My husband and I have been basically following this diet plan for years with really positive rewards in our health and wellbeing.
Hi @covidstinks2023 The Mediterranean Diet is a great way to start eating healthy without suffering…🙃 My husband and I have been basically following this diet plan for years with really positive rewards in our health and wellbeing.
I have been eating like this for years. I do not eat meat but I do eat a lot of wild salmon, veggies, fruit, etc. i do not eat sugary desserts or junk food. Having had a chronic medical condition all my life this has helped me keep well. I only use olive oil when cooking.
I have been eating like this for years. I do not eat meat but I do eat a lot of wild salmon, veggies, fruit, etc. i do not eat sugary desserts or junk food. Having had a chronic medical condition all my life this has helped me keep well. I only use olive oil when cooking.
I have looked at the Mediterranean diet a lot. My problem is that I don't eat many foods that are a part of it. For instance, I absolutely cannot eat peppers. I don't eat fruit. Most vegetables are fine. I know what agrees with me and what doesn't. I am not saying that the Mediterranean Diet is not a healthy way to eat, but it is not healthy for me.
Hi @covidstinks2023 The Mediterranean Diet is a great way to start eating healthy without suffering…🙃 My husband and I have been basically following this diet plan for years with really positive rewards in our health and wellbeing.
Did it or has it helped with your inflammation? I don’t know if you will respond to this post, being your original post was 2023.
A doc wanted me to start a Mediterranean diet severely modified to supposedly anti-inflammatory in nature. When I asked my pain management doc about it, she said it would “in theory”.
The other doc wanted me to eat only veggies, fish & fruit.
No: Dairy No: Meats (white or red)
No: nuts or beans
I tried by her restrictions lifted (my reality):
To include: dairy; fat free, Greek yogurt (oikos), some cheese in salad, chicken breast…
The first month I had basically only salads including fruit. I did well in that way, but it was considered a fail because it was not following her diet plan.
So now, I’m seeing a nutritionist this week, God wiling.
Attention to: diabetes, liver, pain, inflammation.
So I want a custom diet (realistic) that I can follow week to week.
Easier prep, simple foods. I am starting to eat wraps. I know it has some cheese but if it’s all veggie with a little chicken, how could I go wrong? Lol
I’m in love with homemade tzatziki sauce. Its base is plain Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, My favorite.
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Hello! I am by NO means an expert, but I have been trying this as well. This “way of eating”, (better than the word diet), includes eating several servings of fruits and vegetables in a day. Not really any sugary desserts. Fish like Salmon, Tuna, etc., Olive oil for cooking and dressings. I think it’s best to ease into it rather than try to change everything at once. Like start by increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables and lower your intake of processed sugars and red meats like beef and pork. I feel healthier eating this way but am not all the way there yet because it’s been kind of tough getting the entire family (the ones who still live at home) to be on board with it. Hope this helps at least a little.
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6 ReactionsHi @covidstinks2023 The Mediterranean Diet is a great way to start eating healthy without suffering…🙃 My husband and I have been basically following this diet plan for years with really positive rewards in our health and wellbeing.
There are tons of informational sites on the internet for getting started but right here in our forum there are a number of great articles and conversations with other members. Here are 3 to get you started.
Also, type in Mediterranean Diet in the search bar on top and it will give you a host of other conversations with members.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/may-is-international-mediterranean-diet-month/
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https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed-post/summertime-mediterranean-diet-recipes/
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https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed-post/mediterranean-diet-recipes-for-the-new-year/
The foods are all yummy and super healthy! Bon appetite!
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9 ReactionsThank you so much Lori! Hugs...
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1 ReactionI have been eating like this for years. I do not eat meat but I do eat a lot of wild salmon, veggies, fruit, etc. i do not eat sugary desserts or junk food. Having had a chronic medical condition all my life this has helped me keep well. I only use olive oil when cooking.
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2 ReactionsThank you so much. I believe it will help my inflammation greatly! Blessings...
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3 ReactionsI have looked at the Mediterranean diet a lot. My problem is that I don't eat many foods that are a part of it. For instance, I absolutely cannot eat peppers. I don't eat fruit. Most vegetables are fine. I know what agrees with me and what doesn't. I am not saying that the Mediterranean Diet is not a healthy way to eat, but it is not healthy for me.
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1 ReactionThanks for sharing. I totally agree!
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1 ReactionI'm on a see-food diet.
As soon as I see food, I eat it.
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4 ReactionsLove it! I went to Weight Watchers because I had put my weight out there where I could watch it! LOL.
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2 ReactionsDid it or has it helped with your inflammation? I don’t know if you will respond to this post, being your original post was 2023.
A doc wanted me to start a Mediterranean diet severely modified to supposedly anti-inflammatory in nature. When I asked my pain management doc about it, she said it would “in theory”.
The other doc wanted me to eat only veggies, fish & fruit.
No: Dairy No: Meats (white or red)
No: nuts or beans
I tried by her restrictions lifted (my reality):
To include: dairy; fat free, Greek yogurt (oikos), some cheese in salad, chicken breast…
The first month I had basically only salads including fruit. I did well in that way, but it was considered a fail because it was not following her diet plan.
So now, I’m seeing a nutritionist this week, God wiling.
Attention to: diabetes, liver, pain, inflammation.
So I want a custom diet (realistic) that I can follow week to week.
Easier prep, simple foods. I am starting to eat wraps. I know it has some cheese but if it’s all veggie with a little chicken, how could I go wrong? Lol
I’m in love with homemade tzatziki sauce. Its base is plain Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, My favorite.
Good luck to everyone trying something!
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