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Mediterranean
Diet Recipes Menus For Weight Loss
The
people of the Mediterranean, particularly the region of Crete
and Greece were found to live longer than any other population
of people in the world. They were also found to be 20% less likely
to die of coronary artery disease and 1/3 less likely to develop
cancer. These statistics sent shockwaves through the community
of nutritionists who went in search of the implications of diet
and lifestyle to see if they were correlated with the longevity
of the people. It has been in fact found that the diet of the
people in this region is directly responsible for longer life
spans. The Mediterranean diet recipes and menus for weight loss
success discussed in this article will make your mouth water and
your taste buds tingle.
The main ingredients that this region is known for are black olives,
green olives, olive oil, garlic, red wine, and balsamic vinegar.
These ingredients are part of the foundation of most recipes cooked
in this region and contain ingredients that help the body to lose
weight and contribute to great cardiovascular health over the
long term. Red meat and saturated fats are a small part of the
diet and are rarely eaten in this culture, instead¸ fish
abundant in omega-3 fats, olive oil, and good fats are used in
recipes that add flavor and health benefits.
For a snack, this recipe made with cannellini beans and bruschetta
will hit the spot in a pinch for yourself or as an appetizer for
unannounced guests. The ingredients needed will be: One loaf of
country style bread cut into 10 slices, 2 tablespoons of lemon
juice, 3 tablespoons of fresh basil, 4 cloves of garlic, ¼
cup of olive oil, ½ cup of balsamic vinegar¸ two
15- ounce cans of drained cannellini beans, and salt and pepper
to taste. Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Take the olive oil and
brush it on the bread slices and place on a cookie sheet. Once
browned, flip over to brown the other side and remove from the
oven. Rub each piece of bread with a garlic clove. Let sit. Pour
all the balsamic vinegar in a sauce pan and simmer on low heat
until syrupy in texture. Take the mixture off the heat and let
sit. In a food processor place the cannellini beans, garlic, lemon
juice, basil and salt. Drizzle in your olive oil and turn on the
blender. Blend to a creamy consistency. Finally, spread this mixture
over your bread toasted slices and drizzle with a bit of balsamic
vinegar and olive oil.
This recipe is delicious as well as nutritious. You can also try
other recipes such as baked snapper with tomatoes and olives,
wild rice and lentil salad, and many others. You can find other
Mediterranean diet recipes menus for weight loss like these online
any day of the week.
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