Mediterranean Diet: It’s More Than a Diet, It’s a Lifestyle

If you're over "diet" trends, we don't blame you. But the Mediterranean Diet isn't your usual diet. For starters, the U.S. News & World Report has named it the best overall diet for six years in a row. And most dietitians don’t even like referring to it as a diet anyway. In this episode, we cover how this eating pattern benefits everything from heart health to weight management and get tips for starting a Mediterranean Diet.Expert: Lea Obeid, Registered DietitianInterviewer: Katie McCallumNotable topics covered:A deep dive into the underlying principles of the Mediterranean DietYes, you can still have meat on the dietHow many whole grains can you actually name?The two types of veggies — starchy and nonstarchyThe health benefits of healthy fats, including olive oilsHow to get enough protein from plantsBurgers, avocado toast, cereal, chips and dip — do they fit?How to make the Mediterranean Diet work for your lifestyleTricks of the trade from a dietitian who grew up in the MediterraneanIf you enjoy these kinds of conversations, be sure to subscribe. And for more topics like this, visit our blog at houstonmethodist.org/blog.