The Mediterranean Diet: A Healthy Diet For A Healthier Life

Truth About The Mediterranean Diet looks at the facts about this popular diet, including its history, the diet's basics, the science behind it, and advice on how to follow it. Readers will learn who first popularized the diet, read about numerous studies that proponents claim prove its health benefits, and discover what foods they can and can't eat if they choose to eat the Mediterranean way (hint: it isn't just about cooking with olive oil). Readers will also learn about the lifestyle changes inherent to the Mediterranean Diet, such as daily exercise and overall increased physical activity. The book discusses common cautions against not only the diet, but the studies done to support it as well.

After discussing the pros and cons of Mediterranean eating and living, Truth About The Mediterranean Diet offers readers a balanced approach to lose weight and improve overall health, by sharing the lifestyle changes employed by America's rarest individual: the successful dieter. What does this lucky 10 percent do that 90 percent of dieters do not? Turns out, luck does not play a role; it just requires a lot of hard work and determination. Finally, since the healthiest food to eat is what you prepare yourself, readers will enjoy trying the simple yet tasty recipes included within the pages of Truth About The Mediterranean Diet.