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The Mediterranean Diet emphasizes eating whole, unprocessed foods that are high in nutrients and low in unhealthy fats and sugars. Some of the key components of this diet include: | The Mediterranean Diet emphasizes eating whole, unprocessed foods that are high in nutrients and low in unhealthy fats and sugars. Some of the key components of this diet include: | ||
Fruits and vegetables: The Mediterranean Diet emphasizes eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, which are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. | Fruits and vegetables: The Mediterranean Diet emphasizes eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, which are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. | ||
* Whole grains: This diet emphasizes eating whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, and whole-wheat bread, which are high in fiber and other important nutrients. | * [[Whole grains]]: This diet emphasizes eating whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, and whole-wheat bread, which are high in fiber and other important nutrients. | ||
* Fish and seafood: The Mediterranean Diet includes plenty of fish and seafood, which are high in healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids. | * [[Fish and seafood]]: The Mediterranean Diet includes plenty of fish and seafood, which are high in healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids. | ||
* Healthy fats: This diet emphasizes healthy fats like olive oil, nuts, and seeds, which are high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. | * [[Healthy fats]]: This diet emphasizes healthy fats like olive oil, nuts, and seeds, which are high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. | ||
* Limited red meat and sweets: Red meat and sweets are limited on the Mediterranean Diet, making room for more whole, nutrient-dense foods. | * Limited [[red meat]] and [[sweets]]: Red meat and sweets are limited on the Mediterranean Diet, making room for more whole, nutrient-dense foods. | ||
==How can W8MD help?== | ==How can W8MD help?== | ||
At W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & MedSpa, we work with our patients to develop a personalized Mediterranean Diet plan that takes into account their individual needs and goals. We offer guidance on how to make healthy food choices and develop healthy eating habits that can support long-term success. | At W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & MedSpa, we work with our patients to develop a personalized Mediterranean Diet plan that takes into account their individual needs and goals. We offer guidance on how to make healthy food choices and develop healthy eating habits that can support long-term success. | ||
