dianeseattle
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I just wanted to include this picture that accompanied an article from the New York Times food section:
I hate the word diet, though it's good to use it in most cases. I only hate the idea of going on a diet, which we all know is not a healthy way of life. A good balanced "diet" of daily eating is best. We're really special because we are focused on nutrition without even intending to, so theoretically we never have to go on a diet.
The way people eat in the Mediterranean is based on the foods that are available there. They aren't easy to find in most parts of the world. And there's obesity there regardless of diet, especially because a lot of wine is consumed. But it certainly can't hurt to follow the basics of this regional diet.
I hate the word diet, though it's good to use it in most cases. I only hate the idea of going on a diet, which we all know is not a healthy way of life. A good balanced "diet" of daily eating is best. We're really special because we are focused on nutrition without even intending to, so theoretically we never have to go on a diet.
The way people eat in the Mediterranean is based on the foods that are available there. They aren't easy to find in most parts of the world. And there's obesity there regardless of diet, especially because a lot of wine is consumed. But it certainly can't hurt to follow the basics of this regional diet.