Plant-based ‘green’ Mediterranean diet leads to weight loss: study


Americans are likely to continue to digest turkey daytime festivities, a new study suggests that a “green” Mediterranean diet, which includes less meat, could better promote heart health.

A new study suggests that adding more meat to the traditional Mediterranean diet and eating vegetables may promote weight loss.  (iStock).

A new study suggests that adding more meat to the traditional Mediterranean diet and vegetables may promote weight loss. (iStock).

A study published this month in the medical journal “Heart” found that eaters who ate a limited amount of plant-based protein and poultry and red meat were healthier than the traditional Mediterranean diet, which included meat and seafood. Vegetables, whole grains and olive oil in moderation.

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For the study, researchers divided 294 moderately obese participants – most of them men – into three groups. The first group was advised on ways to increase physical activity and they were instructed to follow a healthy diet only.

The second group received similar guidance, however, they were asked to follow a traditional Mediterranean diet instead of red meat for fish and poultry. The researchers also asked participants the amount of vegetables to eat during the study.

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The third group was advised for physical activity and how to adhere to the green Mediterranean diet Sans meat and an abundance of high-protein vegetable-based foods from nuts and other ingredients, as an alternative to animal-based products.

After the trial, participants, aged 1 year on average, who followed a green Mediterranean diet, received 1 shed. shed shed pounds – more than adhering to the traditional chicken and fish-based Mediterranean diet, who lost 11.9 pounds. Healthy diet followers lose only 3.3 pounds. Compared to the 2.7 inches lost by traditional Mediterranean dieters and 1.7 inches from healthy dieters – plant-based Mediterranean dieters have also lost up to 3..4 inches from their waists.

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This study confirms previous research suggesting that adults who follow a plant-based or vegan diet should lose weight and lose body fat. And nutritionists say that eating plant-based foods such as vegetables, nuts and leafy greens can be a sufficient source of livelihood without compromising fiber and protein intake.

“The more plant-based foods you eat, the more fiber and antioxidants you get from vitamin C,” said Dr. Krishna Kumar, a registered dietitian and author of “Finally Complete, Finally Slim.” Lisa tells Young Fox.

“People don’t realize that you don’t have to eat animal products to get protein. There are proteins in grains and greens. Vegetable based vegetables contain protein. Calorily, that’s the reason it will help you lose weight, that fiber will help you feel full and you will be able to eat a bigger portion and feel more satisfied, ”he added.