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Healthy Eating Habits Around the World
Eating habits are shaped by culture and healthy eating habits are different around the world. French culture views food as associated with pleasure, not health. Mealtimes are an opportunity to immerse yourself in the food and the friends who accompany you. French recipes traditionally use plenty of butter, oils and bread. While these meals may be rich, they are eaten slowly, so total calorie intake may be lower.
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Fresh / Seasonal Vegetables: Harvard Beets
There are many ways to prepare this item. I prefer to use fresh beets from a local vendor. The colors and freshness of this vegetable are beautiful and the aroma is absolutely amazing.
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Eating a Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean Diet describes the eating pattern in olive producing regions bordering the Mediterranean Sea such as Greece, Italy and Spain. Studies of the Mediterranean Diet eating pattern show protection against chronic diseases and various types of cancers. In addition, it is said that people who follow this diet pattern live longer than those who do not.
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Eating a Mediterranean Diet 2
When you think about Mediterranean food, your mind probably goes to pizza and pasta from Italy, or hummus and pita from Greece, but these dishes don’t exactly fit into any healthy dietary plans advertised as “Mediterranean.” The reality is that a true Mediterranean diet consists mainly of fruits and vegetables, seafood, olive oil, hearty grains, and other foods that may help fight against heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline. It’s a diet worth considering. Making the switch from pasta to fish and avocados may take some effort, but you could soon be on a path to a healthier and longer life.
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