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What Is ‘Healthy Fat’?
The benefits of fat-free diets have been debunked – recent research has revealed that when it comes to maintaining health, the type of fat consumed is much more impactful than the amount of fat. As many of you know, the nutritionist-backed Mediterranean Diet includes many foods with high levels of unsaturated fats, like nuts, fish, … Read more
Mediterranean Diet May Protect Against Type 2 Diabetes – Study
More good news on the Mediterranean diet front. Sticking to a Mediterranean diet rich in extra virgin olive oil may lower the risk of diabetes – even when people don’t lose weight or exercise more, a new study suggests. In addition to olive oil, the Mediterranean diet is rich in vegetables, fruit, nuts, whole grains, … Read more
Women Who Eat Med. Diet In Midlife Linked To Healthy Aging – Study
Evidence keeps piling up about the potential health benefits of a Mediterranean diet. The latest: Middle-aged women who eat a Mediterranean-style diet – rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, seafood and olive oil – may face better odds of reaching their later decades without contracting serious diseases, a new study suggests. The report – in … Read more
Grilled Artisan Bread w/ White Beans and Wilted Greens
Joyce Goldstein is the only person I know who can talk about how to make a white bean sexy. The award-winning chef and cookbook author recently demonstrated how to “sex up a bean.” Joyce’ s grilled Pugliese bread with white beans and wilted greens is a recipe that hits the mark. The photo above shows … Read more