Why is Cretan Diet so beneficial? [Menu Plan]

The Cretan Diet

The Cretan diet is a healthy diet rather than a low-fat diet. Its principles are based on a balanced diet, healthy, rich in fruits and fresh or dried vegetables and cereals

The Cretan diet: A longer life expectancy

Cardiovascular mortality Cretans was much lower than in other countries, according to a 1956 study, which compared the rates of coronary mortality and feeding habits of seven western countries. The secret of the Cretans? Aging and diseases such as cancer are due to the oxidation of cells, or the Cretan diet is rich in vitamin C and E, anti-oxidant properties.

The principles of the Cretan diet

It is a balanced diet, healthy, rich in fruits and fresh or dried vegetables and cereals.The Cretan diet is low in animal fat , the olive oil is the main source of fat. Fish, white meat and eggs are consumed several times a week. White goat cheese and sheep's milk products are the most present. The recipes inspired by the Cretan diet are the bestanti-triglycerides revenue . Indeed to lower triglycerides should consume less alcohol,go on a diet grease , avoid sugary foods and exercise more.

The Cretan diet: What to reduce or eliminate

• butter and margarine (replace with olive oil, even in pastry)
• sugar (replace with honey)
• avoid red meat, rich in saturated fatty acids. Prefer poultry, rabbits.
• limit the consumption of milk Cow

The Cretan diet: What to eat

• Raw fruits, cooked, dried (400 g per day)

• Raw and cooked vegetables (not too much, to preserve vitamins), legumes and cereals, wholemeal bread or sourdough
  

• The goat and sheep yogurt lean, skim milk

• Oils rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. Olive oil of course, but also rapeseed or soy

• Salad to replace purslane salad consumed in large quantities by the Cretans and provides them with essential amino acids.

• 1-2 glasses of red wine per day, polyphenols

• Fresh herbs and spices, good health and pleasant to the taste buds.

Fish was recommended until there was a pesticide pollution and mercury globally fatty farmed fish in their diet. wild fish are also contaminated. It is now preferable to exclude fish food.