Mediterranean Diet

“…There is the heat of Love, the pulsing rush of Longing, the lover’s whisper, irresistible—magic to make the sanest man go mad.” -Homer, The Iliad

Coast of Italy 2013

Lately, I have been looking for a plan to get in shape and to get healthy. After being injured for two months I realized just how important it is to keep my body in good shape and running well. However, I am not the kind of person who is good at following strict diets (I usually fail in the first couple of days). I really am not great when it comes to self-control. I’m the same way with exercise. I get bored easily and have a hard time sticking to a routine of any kind.

Mykonos, Greece 2009

I was doing some research on different types of meal based diets (e.g. paelo, gluten free, low carb, etc) and I was intrigued by one- the Mediterranean Diet. I’ve been to couple Mediterranean countries and I loved everything I ate as well as their way of life. I’ve decided to try and utilize some of the principles of the Mediterranean diet in an attempt to revitalize my body and health.  

Italian Coast 2013

Basics:

• Benefits: It is a balanced diet that can help avoid cancer, diabetes, and heart issues.
• Key Components: Be active and have a diet high in fish, produce, and nuts while limiting red meat, sugar and  saturated fats.

I’ve been scouring the web for advice and information. Here are some of the best tips I’ve found: 

• Always eat breakfast
• Have seafood twice a week
• Have one vegetarian day every week
• Olive oil should be your main source of fat
• Eat red meat only a few times a month (12-16 oz/month)
• Aim to have a few glasses of red wine per week

I plan to start my forage into the Mediterranean on Sunday.

Santorini, Greece 2009

I'll post everything I'm eating at the end of each day!

Cheers X