'Greek Diet' For A Healthy You

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A beautifully shaped body is generally referred to as 'Greek Goddess'. The Greek Goddess look is not only the gift of the divine power alone. A lot needs to be attributed to their diet. Mediterranean diet has always been famous for their health benefits but Greek diet tops them all.

Greek diet consists of a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits. They emphasis on intake of fresh food. The mantra to good health in Greek diet is the use of honey and olive oil. Olive oil, is a great source of mono-saturated fat, which protects the heart from diseases and is a rich source of antioxidants and Vitamin E.

Greek diet boasts a good distribution of food through out the day. This checks weight gain.

Breakfast – A Greek breakfast always starts with fresh seasonal fruits. They prefer citrus fruits, as they have the ability to curb extra fat. Along with the fruits there will be some freshly baked bread with natural honey and traditional Greek coffee. Don't miss on Greek cheese like Kasseri, or some local graveria.

Lunch - The traditional Greek diet includes very less of meat But as it is a well known fact that meat is a source of fat, people looking forward to look weight, don't include meat in your Greek diet. You can have spanakorizo (cooked spinach with rice) or kokinosto (a Greek-type of goulash), but without potato. You may end the meal with a dessert of fruit and cheese. No bread is allowed in meals.

Dinner – Meat is allowed in dinner. It is suggested to team up the meat with vegetables but not with protein. Your dinner may include, the legendary Greek paidakia (or lamb chops). Team it up with boiled greens, fresh tomatoes, feta cheese and red wine.

The biggest advantage of Greek diet is that they don't use any artificial preservatives. This saves your body from all the side effects.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.