Tag Archives: Mediterranean diet

Low carb diet trumps low-cal for reducing weight and cancer risk

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Walt Larimore

The Chicago Tribune reported, “Following a low-carb diet, even for only two days a week, was better than following a calorie-restricted diet every day for losing weight and lowering insulin levels, which are both associated with lower risks of breast and … Continue reading →

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The top-ranked diet may be one you’ve never heard of — but one I recommend often

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Walt Larimore

US News & World Report ranks the DASH Diet Plan as BEST overall diet plan. If you’ve never heard of the DASH diet, you’re not alone.

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Eating monounsaturated fats boosts heart health

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Walt Larimore

We’ve actually known this fact for sometime. In fact, monounsaturated fats are one of the reasons the Mediterranean Diet is so healthful. Which just shows that the success of a low-cholesterol diet can actually be improved by adding monounsaturated fat, … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean diet also helps existing heart disease

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Eating a Mediterranean-style diet can help heart patients stay healthy, new research from Greece shows. The Mediterranean diet, which I recommend in my book, 10 Essentials of Happy, Healthy People, involves eating lots of fruits and vegetables, nuts, vegetable and … Continue reading →

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Moderate Wine, Little Meat, Many Vegetables May Be Key Mediterranean Diet Items Linked to Longer Life

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Walt Larimore

We know a Mediterranean diet is healthy and lengthens life. But, which items in this diet are most helpful? Well, finally, at study has teased out items in the Mediterranean diet that are most responsible. More Information:

Posted in Heart Health, Men's Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health | Tagged alcohol, cereal, cereals, dairy products, diet, fish, fruits, legumes, longevity, meat, Mediterranean diet, monounsaturated fat, nuts, olive oil, saturated fat, seafood, vegetables | 1 Comment

Study indicates cutting calories may help people lose weight regardless of diet

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Walt Larimore

A new study confirms that the type of diet you pick doesn’t matter so much for weight loss; it’s sticking to it that counts. Researchers compared a low-fat, average protein diet, a low-fat, high protein diet, a high-fat, average protein … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Health, General Health, Heart Health, Men's Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting, Woman's Health | Tagged diet myths, high protein diet, low-fat diet, Mediterranean diet, weight loss | Comments Off

Dr. Walt’s Take on the Health Headlines – May 30, 2008

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Walt Larimore

Here are my takes on some of today’s health headlines: Vitamin D for babies may prevent type 1 diabetes A new systematic review reports to have “the strongest evidence to date” that supplemental vitamin D in babies and children may … Continue reading →

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