LOUISBURG, N.C. — May is International Mediterranean Diet Month (aka Med Month) – a great time of year to start eating the Med Way with medinsteadofmeds.com.
The Med way is simple, delicious, and satisfying. It reflects a way of eating that is traditional in the countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea and includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, nuts, seeds, and olive oil and limits highly processed foods and added sugar. The Mediterranean diet has been extensively studied and is associated with promoting health and decreasing the risk of many chronic diseases including some forms of cancer, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
As such, the healthy Mediterranean-style eating pattern is recommended around the world, including in the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Join the Med Month celebration today by exploring the Med Tip of the Day.
–Franklin County Center
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