Cretan Diet : how it works and why it is so effective ?

Cretan diet plan (sometimes called the Mediterranean diet) :
In 1956, a World Health Organization (WHO) study comparing life expectancies in developed countries, found that—surprisingly-- the highest score was in Crete.

Cretan people tend to live longer than others because they suffer less on average from cardiovascular disease (6% of the Crete's population die from thise disease vs. 40% in other developed countries).

Why ? Their alimentation is rich in vitamins C and E, both of which are excellent in slowing cellular oxidation, the cause of celluar aging and cardiovascular diseases (cancer, infarctus...).

Basics of the diet plan
As you probably know, Crete is a Mediterranean island located in the south of Greece Food habits on the island tend to be healthy and balanced, reflecting its geographical situation. Cretan eat lots of fresh and dried fruit and vegetables, fish, eggs,. and white meat. They cook with olive oil and consume relatively low-calorie dairy products such as feta and yogurt goat cheese.

How can you lose weight with this Mediterranean diet?

Reduce :

-Butter and margarine
-Sugar
-Red meat
-Dairy products
-sweet drinks / soft drinks

Eat more:
-fresh and dried fruits (400g a day)
-raw and cooked vegetables
-cereals, whole wheat bread
-starchy food (beans, lentils...)
-white meat (turkey, chicken, rabbit)
-goat cheese, low fat yogurt, skim milk
-fish (3 times a week), steamed, baked, or marinated
-olive oil
-aromatic herbs, lemon
-moderate consumption of wine (one or two glasses a day)

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