Diet Plans And Menus - The Cretan Diet_1873

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Supper: Endive and walnut salad. Scampi with vegetables. Cherries. A glass of red wine.
Lunch:  Cucumber and dill salad. Pesto pasta. A baked potato. A glass of red wine.
Breakfast: A three-egg herb omelet. Two slices of whole grain bread, An orange. Tea or coffee.
Menu 2
Supper: Cabbage salad. A vegetable and lentil waffle. Fresh figs. A glass of red wine.
Lunch: Tomato and feta cheese salad. Poached salmon. A small serving of white rice. Steamed spinach. A peach. A glass of red wine.
Breakfast: Two slices of whole grain bread with honey. One unflavored yogurt. A pear. Tea or coffee.
Menu 1
Here are two sample menus:
The Cretan Diet is said to reduce the possibility of some cancers, to fight against cardiovascular problems including high blood pressure, and to slow down the mental degeneration of the elderly. Among its advantages are the wide variety of permitted foods. Wine lovers will be happy about the Cretan Diet's policy on wine. A disadvantage perceived by some is the lack of meat.
Cretan dieters eat a lot of unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic and alpha-linoleic acids that are thought to help prevent cardio-vascular incidents. It is recommended to eat fish two or three times a week. Wine has several positive properties such as reducing infection and being an antioxidant. So dieters are encouraged to drink a small glass of red wine with meals. Wine is recommended, it is not mandatory. They should get 25 to 30% of their calories from lipids, 55% from glucides, and 15% from proteins.
The Cretan Diet is inspired by the menu of Crete, which is one lovely Greek isle. This interesting diet is based on a regime rich in vegetables,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, fruits,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, grains, olive oil, some dairy products, fish, and seafood. Foods rich in saturated fats such as red meat, cold cuts, sunflower seed oil, and butter and rapidly digested sugars such as pastries, ice cream,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, and carbonated drinks should be avoided as much as possible.
Diet Plans And Menus - The Cretan  Diet