Bella Carter sought a long-term, sustainable lifestyle modification when she initially started the Mediterranean diet, not only a means of weight loss. “I was bored with limited diets that left me feeling deprived,” she says. “The Mediterranean diet gave me freedom, variety, and really good food I actually enjoyed.”
1. Emphasise whole fresh food. Fresh, whole foods including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and good fats abound on the Mediterranean diet. Bella counsels, “Think lots of colourful produce, olive oil, nuts, and lean proteins like fish and chicken.”
2. Good Fats Are Your Friend. “One of the biggest myths about weight loss is that you have to cut out fats totally,” Bella explains. Healthy fats include olive oil and avocados, which keep you full and happy, are encouraged by the Mediterranean diet.
3. Savour lean proteins and seafood. Omega-3 fatty acids abound in fish, especially salmon and sardines, which help heart function and satisfy appetite. Bella comments, “I eat fish at least twice a week, and it makes a huge difference in my energy levels.”
4. Everyday Movement of Your Body. Bella’s success with the Mediterranean diet mostly depends on her keeping active. She says, “I do daily walks and practice yoga but I do not spend hours in the gym.”
5. Appreciate Every Meal. Bella notes, “Instead of counting calories, I focus on enjoying every meal.” The Mediterranean diet promotes deliberate eating, which helps stop overindulgence.
Bella not only reached her weight-loss targets but also discovered a natural and pleasurable way of eating by adopting these ideas.
