Did you know there are a lot of benefits from a Mediterranean diet?

Mediterranean people exhibit low rates of heart disease compared to those in the U.S. and in other countries. Tests have shown this is a result of their diet.

The Mediterranean diet is famous for its olive oil, beans, vegetables and grains. Also the consumption of yogurt contributes to the area's health. Low saturated fats are a big plus with Mediterranean diets.

Benefits of of a Mediterranean diet:
·•The Mediterranean diet is rich in anti-oxidants (vitamins A, E, C amongst them), which are thought to decrease the rate of oxidation of bad cholesterol (LDL).
·•Survey's have shown that Mediterranean people have the longest life spans on average than the rest of the world.
·•The Mediterranean diet has recently been endorsed by the World Health Organization.