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The Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Solution: At a Glance

The Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Solution: At a Glance

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the diets out there? Oh my word, there are just. so. many. Losing weight is tough enough, let alone trying to figure out which diet will actually deliver on its promises! Here at The Diet Oracle, one of my goals is to help you sift through all the hype and nonsense and find the plan that will work best for you. As I’ve said before, everyone is different and there really is no single ‘right way’ to lose weight.

That being said, let’s get right to our current diet du jour, The Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Solution: The 28 Day Kick-Start Plan for Lasting Weight Loss by Julene Stassou, MS, RD. (If you’ve missed my previous posts, take a minute to learn more about Mediterranean-style diets and the research supporting them!) Stassou promises that if you’re looking to make real lifestyle change with lasting results, the Mediterranean diet (and, of course, her book!) will help you to lose weight and reach your goals.

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The Mediterranean Diet: A Research Roundup!

The Mediterranean Diet: A Research Roundup!

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Hello and welcome back to The Diet Oracle! In our latest diet review, we’ve been taking an up-close-and-personal look at the Mediterranean diet–what it entails, the promised benefits, and whether it can really deliver weight loss success. If you’ve ever wondered whether this diet is worth all the buzz, then keep on reading!

As a dietitian, I am always on the lookout for nutrition books that provide both solid science as well as clear, goal-oriented action plans. I want the questions how? and why? answered in ways the average person can understand without false promises and bogus claims. This month, we’ve been taking the microscope to The Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Solution: The 28 Day Kick-Start Plan for Lasting Weight Loss by Julene Stassou, MS, RD.

So how does The Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Solution measure up? And does the research really back up all the claims? Let’s find out!

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What is a Mediterranean Diet?

What is a Mediterranean Diet?

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Like many of you, I have always had a soft spot for Mediterranean cuisine. I have countless cookbooks lining my shelves (okay, 115 last time I checked), and these are by far the most loved, if love can be measured by splattered pages and scribbled notes in the margins. Whether it be boeuf Bourguignon, gnocchi verdi, or souvlakia me kota covered with tzatziki, the bright colors and bold flavors create a menu that looks as good as it tastes. Both nutritious and delicious, it is hard to beat a Mediterranean Diet!

Interest in the Mediterranean way of eating was piqued in the 1960’s when someone noticed that heart disease caused fewer deaths in this region than in the United States and northern Europe. With emerging evidence and awareness that lifestyle choices could make a lasting impact on health and longevity, researchers began taking a closer look. Since that time, studies have shown the many and varied health benefits of the Mediterranean diet–from lowering blood pressure and heart disease risk to weight loss and improved wellness.

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August’s Diet of the Month

August’s Diet of the Month

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Welcome back to The Diet Oracle!

August is here and it is really starting to feel like summer—finally! As I pondered which plan to pick for our next Diet of the Month, our own little lakeside view complete with hillside vineyards and hidden orchards inspired me to take a trip to the Mediterranean…or at least indulge in some cuisine fit for the gods! After all, when the days are spent basking in sunshine and splashing in the lake, what could be better than a diet filled with all the best that summer has to offer?

Though the Mediterranean diet has inspired countless books, this month I will be featuring one in particular that combines straightforward education with clear goal setting, exercise recommendations, and meal plans for a very action-oriented weight loss plan. Oh, and did I mention well over 100 pages of RECIPES? This will be no fast, I can tell you that!

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