Mediterranean Diet Fights Off Age-Related Weight Gain
Saturday, December 11, 2010 10:05My people, the Italians, have known for centuries that the Mediterranean diet keeps you fit and trim. It’s about time the rest of the world caught up. Fannulloni!
The Mediterranean diet includes foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, and moderate amounts of fish and wine, but very little saturated fats, like eggs, red meat, dairy products, and poultry.
And a new study says people who follow a Mediterranean diet may avoid putting on extra weight as they age.