Mediterranean Diet Benefits – CenárioMT

If we start thinking about healthy eating patterns, it’s easy to think that the first thing that comes to mind is Mediterranean diet .

Its benefits to the body are indisputable and there are many studies that support it.

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However, there are also other healthy eating models. This is the case, for example, of the Atlantic diet, rooted in the culinary DNA of the Atlantic countries, of which Galicia is the largest supporter of Spain.

The main reasons why the Mediterranean diet is good for health:

1) is a type of food depends on high quality materials . It is no coincidence that we have always associated Galician cuisine with the idea of ​​”product kitchen”.

2) Seeking clarifications Cooking is as natural and simple as possible To maintain the quality and nutritional value of the ingredients.

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3) There is a file Regular consumption of fish and shellfish something very interesting from a nutritional point of view: they are a wonderful source of proteins of high biological value, especially in the case of blue proteins, omega-3 fatty acids.

4) excess fat Overcooking is controlled.

5) As with the Mediterranean diet, the use of olive oil has priority As the main cooking fat, mainly like raw sauce.

6) There is also a high consumption of Fruits and vegetables. Among these, cabbage, cabbage, turnip, turnip green … although there are beans, peppers, onions, carrots, peas and garlic.

7) Regarding Potato They are usually eaten cooked (one of the healthiest ways to consume them). And it is that rich “cashlow” becomes an ideal accompaniment to many dishes typical of this type of diet.

8) Dairy products It also plays a leading role, both in the form of milk, but also in fermented derivatives with additional benefits (such as yogurt).

9) Red meat also found in the Atlantic diet, can be beneficial (always, yes, moderately ), due to its high protein content.

10) The Atlantic Diet recommends plenty of fluid intake, in particular water As a privileged drink.

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