The Mediterranean diet plan has been around for a good many years now, but just doesn't get the publicity like the Atkins diet or others diet plans you hear about so often. But is this weight loss plan right for you? Let's take a look.

Mediterranean Diet Plan Ingredients

This diet plan calls for a lot of fish, fruits, vegetables, cereals, breads, nuts, beans and potatoes. You can also have chicken in smaller amounts and little to no red meat.

One of the main ingredients in foods and preparation is the use of olive oil. Olive oil provides so many benefits and is recommended by the American Heart Association. It doesn't raise cholesterol levels like other oils do, which makes this part of the diet plan very healthy indeed.

An interesting note with the Mediterranean diet plan is that heart disease is actually much lower in the Mediterranean countries than it is right here in America. I believe this is directly attributable to eating foods that are included in this plan.

Another excellent part of this diet is that eating fish 3 times a week is encouraged. The Omega-3 fatty acids contained in fish are another big health benefit as well.

The biggest negative with the Mediterranean diet plan is the breads and pasta that they include on a daily basis. As you know, breads and pasta can really pack on the pounds with most people, a fact that can't be overlooked.

Although the Mediterranean diet plan is one of the most heart healthy plans available, it may not be the solution you are looking for in a weight loss program.

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