You may have heard this diet called, "The Ancient Greek Diet", this diet happens to be very old and traditional. Some Greeks have now modernized the old traditional diet and replaced it with the Westernized Greek Diet. These two diets aren't the same and shouldn't be mistaken. If you want to learn more about the western diet, click "Westernized Greek Diet".
Can you guess which one is the Ancient Greek Diet? I thought so!
Ancient or Traditional Greek Diet
Westernized Greek Diet
Enough with the Westernized Greek Diet, lets learn about the Ancient Greek Diet. The Ancient Greek diet mainly consists of:
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Sea Food
- Olive Oil
- Hearty Grains
- Healthy Fats
Fruits and Vegetables:
Just like Traditional Korean Diet, this diet also eats many vegetables. Instead of dessert, this diet eats a small serving of fresh fruit.
Sea Food:
Just like The Traditional Japanese Diet, this diet also eats many sea foods. Sea Foods contain Omega 3 reduces the risk of heart problems.
Olive Oil:
The Traditional Greeks also substitute canola oil just like The Traditional Japanese Diet, for healthier oils such as olive oil.
Hearty Grains:
These grains are way healthier then refined grains.
Healthy Fats:
Healthy fats are fats like olive oil avocados, nuts, sunflower seed oil, etc.
The Traditional Greek Diet fights against heart disease! Notice the:
all have something in common and happen to be the three healthiest diets. Your diet effects your health and your life style.
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