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<title>Ray Darken - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ray has an extensive background from the health, vitamins and nutrition industry. His experience with the Mediterranean diet is quite long spanning over twenty years. Initially for taste and recipe reasons only although later more vehemently when he discovered the vitality and health benefits that accompany the Mediterranean diet.]]></description>
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<title>Dive Before You Bite - How to Catch Scallops</title>
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<description><![CDATA[If you live near coastal areas, there is nothing more exciting than fishing for your own food and this is where the fun of scalloping begins. Highly rich in tryptophan and protein, scallops you know you are eating something that will give you a good amount of the essential amino acids that your body needs.]]></description>
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<title>What Everybody Needs to Know About Halibut Fishing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Mediterranean diet highly approves of the halibut because it is a nutrient-dense kind of fish. It has a lot of protein and you can use it to substitute for red meat. It also boasts of its richness in minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and selenium. On top of these, you are guaranteed acceptable amounts of different types of vitamin B, niacin, and omega-3 fatty acids. If you live in coastal areas, you will find this article a very important guide back to the basics of catching a halibut.]]></description>
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<title>How to Plant Potatoes Wisely</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Nothing is wiser than panting fruits, vegetables, and all sorts of tubes and herbs in your backyard. Even at the age of technology and bad food, there are still many health enthusiasts out there who promote healthy diet, particularly the Mediterranean Diet. As far as potatoes are concerned, many people think this is bad for the health because they associate it with French fries. However, the fact of the matter is that potatoes are rich in dietary fiber. It has 2710 milligrams of dietary fiber that will help promote good digestion.]]></description>
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<title>How to Grow Asparagus and Have a Healthy Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:09:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Grown about 500 years BC, the asparagus is one of the most sought after vegetables in the list of accepted Mediterranean Diet vegetables. It is a perennial plant-meaning it can grow all year round-and it is a known fact that you can eat all of its parts. Certainly, people want to ensure that they are eating healthy food and the only way to do this is planting your own asparagus in your own backyard.]]></description>
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<title>How to Plant Olive Trees</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Olive oil. This is probably the healthiest oil of all. Aside from being the most recommended oil in the Mediterranean Diet, this is proven to be very rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Although it is a lot more expensive than most types of oil, this is the ultimate choice for healthy living because it helps the body fight bad and free radicals that can harm the body's tissues and organs. Before planting olives, you need to consider your purpose because this will help you identify how much land you need and how many trees to plant and what type of olive to plant.]]></description>
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<title>How to Catch Cod That You Can Be Proud Of</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:29:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Living in coastal areas is probably one of the most wonderful things in the world. This does not only give you fresh air to breathe but it also provides you the opportunity to catch your own food. The healthy Mediterranean diet requires seafood as part of the weekly diet and this is where the codfish come to the picture. This is a great fish with a great taste and is also one of the most nutritious types of fish. The fish is found both inshore and offshore and it is pretty much abundant anywhere. But how does one person catch a codfish? Here we present to you the things that you need to know before you go on a cod fishing journey.]]></description>
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<title>Great Tips in Preparing and Cooking Spinach</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Many people do not like the taste of spinach. As a meticulous parent, you definitely want to jumpstart your family to a healthy Mediterranean diet but your kids simply won't eat spinach. Here you will find helpful tips in preparing delightful meals out of this magic vegetable. ]]></description>
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<title>Now You Can Produce Your Own Garlic and Improve Your Health</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Garlic, being the staple herb of a Mediterranean Diet, is one that we can call a wonder herb. Garlic is essential in all dishes due to its medicinal and healing properties and for more than 5000 years, garlic is considered to be one of the oldest cultivated herbs because it is believed to give physical strength. ]]></description>
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<title>Quick Ways to Make Broccoli Masterpieces</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Being high in carbohydrates and fiber, broccoli is an indispensable vegetable in the Mediterranean diet. The problem is a lot of individuals do not know how to prepare it. There are dozens and dozens of broccoli recipes and we would like to share with you a few that you will find enticing.]]></description>
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<title>Carrot is Your One-Stop Shop For Nutrition</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It is said that carrot is the ultimate vegetable among all, just as garlic is the ultimate herb of all herbs. Let us explore together why carrot is beneficial for our health and why making it part of our diet is imperative. For starters, carrots have a high dose of beta-carotene. This is an anti-oxidant that is converted by the human body into Vitamin A. Although the body can only convert a particular amount of beta-carotene to Vitamin A on a daily basis, the excess beta-carotene acts as a protection for other diseases and medical conditions.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Constipated Or Gaining Weight? Natural Food Fibre Recipes Can Help</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Constipation doesn't help weight loss and it certainly doesn't contribute to anyone's good health. Here are some tips to ensure you minimise the risk of disease, enjoy regular bowel movement and improve your weight management issues. Many people aren't aware that that some easy to obtain food items also assist with the prevention of heart disease, high or dangereous cholesterol levels, reduce weight gain and can also reduce the risk of many types of cancers.]]></description>
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<title>The Power of the Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Mediterranean diet is the name that has been given to a particular dietary regimen that was originally used by people in poorer regions of Italy and Greece for many centuries. This diet was not originally thought to be particularly healthy in these regions, as the people ate these foods because of necessity, rather than because of the Mediterranean diet weight loss and excellent nutrition benefits they experienced.]]></description>
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<title>Mediterranean Diet Recipes For Weight Loss</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:54:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Mediterranean Diet is famous for its many health benefits from lowering the risk of heart disease and Alzheimer's Disease, to reducing the risk of an unborn child developing asthma. What's more, the traditional Mediterranean diet has now been recognized as an effective weight loss diet. Read on for meal ideas for the Mediterranean diet and Mediterranean diet recipes. Your waistline and your taste buds will thank you.]]></description>
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<title>A Mediterranean Diet Can Be Key to Reducing the Risk of Various Health Problems</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:39:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is no secret that most people in our society don't eat a diet that is good for them. As a result it is harder for their body to stay healthy, maintain weight loss or gain and to perform like it should. There are several serious health problems that can arise due to the foods you eat. They include;]]></description>
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<title>The Mediterranean Food Pyramid Revamped</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:32:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Mediterranean diet food pyramid has recently been adjusted, making the Mediterranean diet even more tasty and healthy. Mediterranean cuisine has been well documented for its anti-aging properties and health giving benefits.]]></description>
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<title>Ripped Abs Made Easy - The Six Pack Quest</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:01:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is your six pack dream becoming elusive? Did your belly go soft on you when you weren't looking? Do you want to achieve a six pack abdoman as fast as possible but without the fluffy promises?]]></description>
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<title>The Mediterranean Diet Health Benefits Recognized by British Medical Journal</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:00:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For many years, researchers have noted that people who live around the Mediterranean and stick closely to the traditional Mediterranean Diet have had lower incidences of Western world disease such as heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. A study into chronic disease prevention through the University of Florence has shown that this healthy diet has even more health benefits than originally thought.  A study from the University of Florence.]]></description>
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<title>Get a Flat Belly and Lose Fat on the Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:29:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Provides effective dietary information based on the Mediterranean diet. Has a strong bias to remaining or becoming healthy while losing weight and improving nutrition levels. Flavor and taste are high on the priority list here too.]]></description>
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<title>Preventing Heart Disease, Cancer and Diabetes With a Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:30:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The University of Granada in Spain has released a new study which indicates a significant link between our western diet and stroke, cancer, diabetes and heart attacks. It adds new meaning to the Latin term, Quod me nutriut me destruit. What nourishes me, kills me.]]></description>
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<title>How to Eat Chocolate and Lose Weight</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:56:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For an eye opening glimpse into the benefits of chocolate in a diet, this is a valuable read. Make sure you see the video. It's full of nutrition and dieting facts.]]></description>
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<title>Would You Rather Have Garlic Breath Or a Stroke?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:33:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Garlic breath? Who cares? Recent research has now shown that including garlic in your daily diet can reduce everybody's blood pressure. This is great news for the 73 million people in the US alone who suffer from high blood pressure.]]></description>
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<title>The Mayo Clinic Diet - Healthy and Permanent Weight Loss</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:35:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you want to drop a dress size in a week and possibly go into kidney failure? Better still, want to drop 10 pounds this week and gain 12 next week? Looking for another diet named after a beach, place or "doctor"? Wanting to be starved, deprived, or have whole food groups banned? Well, read no further, this article is definitely not for you.]]></description>
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<title>Antioxidants As Nutritional Supplements - The Fountain of Youth Or Dangerously Detrimental?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:05:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We have all been bombarded with information telling us that consuming antioxidants is like drinking from the fountain of youth. Antioxidants fight free radicals, repair damaged cells, and are going to have us living longer, feeling younger, and looking younger.]]></description>
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<title>Weight Loss Recipes and the Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:21:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No matter what regimen the recipe you happen to find comes from, you can happily adapt it to the Mediterranean Diet by following the following guidelines. Just substitute the following foods where appropriate, and there you have it: a new Mediterranean Diet recipe!]]></description>
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<title>Weight Loss Programs and the Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:20:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In recent years, diet experts have taken a closer look at the Mediterranean Diet. The Mediterranean Diet springs from the recent recognition that of all the people indigenous to Europe, those in the Mediterranean region live the longest. It has also been found that people living in Mediterranean countries have the lowest incidence of obesity in the world.]]></description>
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<title>Lose Weight With the Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:38:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[At the end of the day, after all the diet pills and miracle gadgets and fast-talking salesmen have gone home for the day, we are left with one inescapable fact: To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you eat. Eat less, exercise more. The problem is that it takes so much time; it is not a fast way to lose weight. It's a lifestyle, a way of thinking, a plan for your whole person-hood.]]></description>
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<title>Losing Weight and the Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:09:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're just using the Mediterranean Diet for weight loss, probably the best strategy is to stick to the Greek side of the diet. Here's a rough outline of the typical day on the Greek Mediterranean Diet.]]></description>
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<title>Best Way to Lose Weight</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:08:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Seriously? Are you asking me to be nice and polite and mush you with a bunch of feel-good cheer-leading, or do you want the truth? As Jack Nicholson said in "A Few Good Men", "You can't handle the truth!"]]></description>
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<title>Weight Loss and the Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:08:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Mediterranean Diet is named after the traditional diet of the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. It traditionally focuses on including a large amount of fruits and vegetables, and healthy, unsaturated fats like olive oil. The diet rounds itself out with small portions of nuts and regular servings of oily fish, such as tuna, salmon and mackerel. It avoids red meat and other sources of saturated fat, such as butter.]]></description>
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<title>Summer Weight Loss and the Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:18:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When summer comes, those of us who are overweight are particularly conscious of the fact. Darn those swimsuits anyway, all that extra cellulite in plain view! Well, the lucky thing about summer is that there's a diet that's especially nice to follow in the summer season, and that's the Mediterranean Diet.]]></description>
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<title>Breast Cancer And How To Help Avoid It Through Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 11:16:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is often said that the most important ingredient in the Mediterranean diet is extra virgin olive oil. However, some would argue that. The reason I mentioned extra virgin olive oil first up is because it's always present in any of the many countries who are labeled with using the diet.]]></description>
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<title>8 Healthy Tips On Diets and Losing Weight</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:47:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I want to diet to reduce the extra flab around my waist!

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<title>Five Mediterranean Diet Recipes</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2007 11:04:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Any Mediterranean diet cookbook or recipes are usually tasty, exotic and scrumptious in flavor but more often it is renowned for its excellent health benefits. Whether you are simply trying to lose weight or improve your nutrition and health, these few recipes from my Mediterranean cookbook will suit your needs.]]></description>
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<title>Peptic Ulcer Disease May Be Cured With Olive Oil and the Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:57:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[These days the Mediterranean diet is no secret and neither are many of its noted benefits. However, it is best known for reducing the risk of heart disease, minimising the risk of cancer, and assisting greatly with nutrition and weight loss. In western countries, the Mediterranean diet has literally 'taken off' as a natural weight control diet. Often used as an alternative to weight loss tablets, fad diets and drugs.]]></description>
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<title>Modified Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:15:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So, your health is what worries you? Trying to improve your life just that little bit more? Then a modified Mediterranean diet may be your magic potion. The Mediterranean diet is renowned for the anti-aging effect it gives and as surveys have shown, it in fact can make one appear younger and healthy over time. Research indicates that the Mediterranean diet has also been responsible for markedly reducing the occurrence of cancer and heart disease in the Mediterranean region as result of various formal studies...]]></description>
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<title>A Diet For Healthy Living Is Essential</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 06:58:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We as humans have always been in pursuit of what we believe to be infinit knowledge and one of the categories that falls into this overwhelming arena has been an even stronger desire to live longer and remain healthy. Due to our weaknesses, we are often tempted by the infamous 'junk food' categories which unfortunately are marketed extremely well and as a result, entice us enough to distract us from what we already know is better for us. This article attempts to give you a fundamental reminder as to what you must do in the greater part of your life to assist in living for as long as you possibly can, while remaining healthy...]]></description>
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<title>Lower Blood Pressure Solution Linked to Olive Oil &amp; the Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:39:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here's some great news for those who are concerned about their blood pressure or someone close to them suffering from high blood pressure.  SBP (systolic blood pressure) may yet become a thing of the past if olive oil has its way. It seems that a moderate intake of olive oil, which is a mainstay of the Mediterranean diet, was successful in reducing the blood pressure of healthy men who commonly don't  eat a Mediterranean-style diet.]]></description>
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<title>Alzheimer's Risk May Be Reduced By the Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 08:12:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Alzheimers has been a subject in many households over the last decade as more and more people become aware of its existence and the sadness it can bring to families and friends. A small breakthrough is always welcome in these areas and so it has seemingly been found within the Mediterranean diet. The following studies have been released to the media in many parts of the globe and although it may only represent the beginning of perhaps a larger breakthrough, it does address the importance of diet. In this case, the Mediterranean diet...]]></description>
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<title>Before Undertaking The Mediterranean Diet - Know What It Is And Experience A One Day Plan Here</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2006 07:35:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are about 16 countries which border the Mediterranean Sea, therefore, the Mediterranean diet is not any one specific choice of foods.  Remember amongst all these countries are many cultures, ethnic backgrounds, and religions within all the countries along the Mediterranean. The economy and the agriculture result in different Mediterranean diet plans but a similar food base...]]></description>
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<title>How to Choose An Acceptable Weight Loss Program</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:08:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you make the decision to lose weight, you inevitably then have to go and choose a diet that not only will do the trick but also be a diet and exercise package that will be acceptable and stimulating. If you start off with a poor diet and exercise program, you'll most likely drop it and that just makes your weight loss program a big waste of time. Here's some food for thought...]]></description>
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<title>Thinking About Weight Loss Pill Solutions ... Are You Sure?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:00:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a subject that nearly everyone who has seriously thought about losing weight has considered. In writing this, the fact that some people would prefer to drop a tablet rather than change their current practises or habits must be taken into consideration. If this makes you happy - well and good. This articles' purpose is to help you think about what you're doing before you rush in without some information to help you make that important decision ...]]></description>
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<title>What Exactly is the Mediterranean Diet?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2006 09:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[By its name alone, the Mediterranean diet attracts a lot of current and would be dieters due to its exotic name. But what is it exactly? One concern of the Mediterranean diet is that it allows 40% fat consumption compared to the 30% of the American Heart Association. Let's go into more detail as it seems a waste to just let it go without giving it a fair reading.]]></description>
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<title>The Low Carb Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2006 08:14:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In summary, the existence of the low carb diet has been recorded throughout history. Before, it was thought that a low fat diet was the most direct and effective tool to losing or maintaining weight. Fat contains most of a food's flavor. Low fat diets forced people to consume low fat foods with enhanced sugar content. In fact, all processed low fat foods contain added sugar. These sugars contribute to weight gain as sugar is the first element that the body converts into fat.]]></description>
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<title>How To Achieve Healthy Weight Loss If You Care About Your Body</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 09:53:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you think about it for a minute or less, you can quickly decide which is the right way to go;  rapid weight loss (where you have a chance of internal injury) or a healthy progressive healthy weight loss program. The evidence is so easy to find to support this statement. Not many can say the same for man and medicine. There've been far too many lives damaged or lost due to harsh weight-loss procedures. Fen Phen--the once popular diet drug is a good example...]]></description>
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<title>A Free Moussaka Recipe For You: Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2006 07:32:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of my very favorite meals of all time. It never gets thrown away and puts a smile on every ones face at meal time. This traditional Mediterranean meal is a Greek dish and it includes not only traditional eggplant and lamb, but also potatoes for a tasty, comfort food casserole. It's as easy as pie too (excuse the food pun).]]></description>
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<title>8 Steps To A (Free) Mediterranean Diet Recipe</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:46:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all like to have something we can come home to that is tasty and quick. What about something that is tasty, quick, nutritious, and slimming at the same time. You can eat it cold or warmed up if you like. You can prepare one or two of these each week and you and anyone else in your household can help themselves any time they like and you'll know it's doing them good...]]></description>
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<title>How Can Walking Improve My Health And Weight Loss?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2006 06:15:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Let's talk walking for a minute. Why would you want to go walking anyway? Well, the tips I've supplied below might help. Some people don't really want to sweat it out in a gym or run the aerobic circuit in trendy outfits. In fact, many people have turned to simply walking their way to good health. You don't have to have the figure of a body builder to be fit. That doesn't mean body building or aerobics are no good, I'm simply saying there are different ways for different folk to reach their goal. 

One thing is for sure. You can't get fit just by eating well. You must eat a nutritous diet ie. Mediterranean diet or similar and exercise in some way once a day. This way you will achieve a reasonable level of fitness and health...]]></description>
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<title>A Rapid Weight Loss Diet - Is It Good For You?</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2006 19:46:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A rapid weight loss diet is one of the closest things to a crash diet. One description of a rapid weight loss diet is this - A crash diet is a diet which is extreme in its deprivations - typically severely restricting calorie intake. Meant to achieve rapid weight loss, a crash diet differs from outright starvation only slightly. Crash diets are typically unhealthy and are rarely - if ever - recommended by doctors or dietitians. ]]></description>
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<title>How Do You Identify The Most Popular Mediterranean Foods?</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2006 07:48:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most Mediterranean Foods are known as the cuisine that has evolved over the centuries, specifically in the sixteen countries that surround the Mediterranean. These primary countries who have influenced the evolution of such foods are Southern Greece, Italy, France, Portugal and Spain. These countries are...]]></description>
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<title>Four Important Tips On The Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2006 07:33:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Mediterranean diet ? the most recent significant diet observation globally. Ever wondered what it's all about? As its name suggests, it's the very food consumed by the inhabitants of countries along the coast of the Mediterranean. Over all, there are aprroximately 3 continents and 16 countries along this belt. The food habits and diet patterns vary...]]></description>
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<title>Can A Vegetarian Diet Constitute A Healthy And Balanced Diet?</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2006 07:18:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Who is a vegetarian? 

People who do not eat meat products are called vegetarians and within vegetarians there are different categories depending mainly on what all a person abstains from eating. Some people turn vegetarians out of their compassion for animals others because they consider it healthy and yet more because of religious reasons. While there is...]]></description>
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<title>What Forces Cause Eating Disorders?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2006 08:46:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The aspiration of women in many from all over the world, especially in those that are more westernized, to be thin, skinny, and slender is evident and visible in everyday life. This drive and desire is fed by the many television programs, magazines, weight loss advertisements...]]></description>
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<title>3 Important Effects of the Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 07:59:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A Look at Research into the Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

Significant research studies have been undertaken since 1970 designed to isolate the benefits of the Mediterranean diet scheme. While the research into...]]></description>
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<title>Fighting Cancer With The Mediterranean Diet:  Seven Points to Ponder</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 07:47:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over the course of the past three decades, a significant number of scientific studies have demonstrated that a person?s diet can work to prevent some types of cancer.  One diet regimen that...]]></description>
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<title>Why the Mediterranean Diet is Good for Women</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 07:42:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Six Reasons the Mediterranean Diet Promotes Good Health

Over the course of the past forty years, women the world over have become particularly concerned about their diets.  They have become concerned about diet related issues for two primary reasons:]]></description>
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<title>The Mediterranean Diet is Good for Men for 3 Good Reasons</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 07:42:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the primary concerns of a growing number of men the world over is finding a diet and exercise plan that will assist in ensuring that they are in...]]></description>
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<title>Longevity and The Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 07:39:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ix Reasons Why the Mediterranean Diet Contributes to a Longer, Healthier Life

Over the course of many generations, observers have been able to discern that the people who populate the region around the Mediterranean Sea live longer lives than do men and women in...]]></description>
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<title>Six Reasons Why Doctors &amp; Nutritionists Are Turning To The Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 07:20:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In recent years, doctors, researchers, scientists and nutritionists have taken a close look at the Mediterranean diet.  Nearly universally, these experts and professionals have...]]></description>
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<title>Five Reasons Why the Mediterranean Diet is a Healthy Choice in the 21st Century</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2006 07:15:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a person who has been on the hunt for a solid diet plan, you may feel overwhelmed much of the time.  In the 21st century it is nearly impossible for a person to flip on a television set or open a newspaper without being bombarded with...]]></description>
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<title>How To Enhance The Prevention of Heart Disease</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2006 18:32:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The term "Mediterranean Diet," while widely in use in the 21st century, actually is something of a misnomer. In reality, there is not a diet regimen that is common to all of the countries of the Mediterranean region. With that said, there is some...]]></description>
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<title>Body Building and The Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2006 18:20:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As we move forward into the 21st century, more and more men and women are involving themselves in body building. In order to be successful at body building, a person needs to coordinate an ambitious exercise routine with...]]></description>
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<title>Who Else Wants To Know About The Mediterranean Diet and Fitness</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2005 11:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are interested in developing a diet and exercise plan that will either assist you in losing weight or that will work to aid you in maintaining a healthy, close to ideal weight, the Mediterranean Diet and regular exercise routine can go far towards assisting you in meeting your important goals.  A person who is interested in either losing weight in a healthy manner or who is interested in avoiding gaining unnecessary weight and staying in good, sound condition, needs to appreciate that there are no quick fixes.]]></description>
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<title>4 Reasons Why Everyone Likes the Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2005 20:18:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are very few diet plans that receive as wide spread appreciation than does the Mediterranean diet.  Indeed, as a matter of routine, nearly everyone who has the opportunity to experience the Mediterranean diet tends to hold the dining scheme in high regard.  In short, when people have the chance to try the Mediterranean diet, they like the Mediterranean diet.]]></description>
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<title>Models and the Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2005 06:51:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Three Factors Relating to Beauty and the Med Diet Regimen

While it is important for fashion and fitness models to maintain their chiseled and attractive looks, many other men and women are also concerned with their appearances.  Therefore, many people in different parts of the world oftentimes find themselves trying to learn more about what fashion and fitness models do to maintain their looks and appearances.]]></description>
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<title>10 Reasons Why the Mediterranean Diet is Good For You</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2005 05:19:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Physicians and nutritionists the world over all agree that a diet that is high in saturated fat can have very negative consequences on a person?s health and wellbeing.  Indeed, a diet that is high in saturated fat can cause a person to suffer heart disease, can lead to cancer and can cause a whole host of other health problems and concern.]]></description>
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<title>8 Important Facts About the Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2005 20:54:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A diet regimen that is gaining in popularity in many parts of the world is based upon the dining practices of the people that populate the Mediterranean region.  Many people have heard of the Mediterranean diet but are not particularly familiar with some of the specifics of the eating routine.]]></description>
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<title>History of the Mediterranean Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2005 07:23:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As people have become more conscious of their health and diet, a considerable number of these same men and women have become interested in the Mediterranean diet regimen.  If you are, in fact, a person who appreciates.....]]></description>
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<title>How Will Obesity Affect You and What Can You Do?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2005 19:32:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You will be surprised at some of the issues that arise from obesity because many are not discussed or known in social circles but have a dramatic affect on our lives and outcomes.  Carrying around excess body fat will decrease your energy level. ]]></description>
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<title>Mediterranean Diet - What is It?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2005 06:07:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Well, to begin with, there isn't really any one Mediterranean Diet! There's a whole swag of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. The basic Mediterranean Diet has common characteristics even if the sourrounding countries differ in culture, language and recipes to some extent.
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<title>Weight Loss Fads that Don't Work</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2005 08:04:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No matter what the reason, successful weight loss and healthy weight management depend on sensible goals and expectations. If you set sensible goals for yourself, chances are you'll be more likely to meet them and have a better chance of keeping the weight off.]]></description>
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<title>Top Thirty Weight Loss Tips and Tricks</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2005 08:07:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, with all diets, there is just too much information! Even remembering the details to a quick, safe and easy diet i.e. Mediterranean Diet can seem a little too much like a hurdle in a busy day and that's known to be an easy diet. So here are some everyday, helpful hints to get you started, keep you going, and help you stick to your diet.]]></description>
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<title>Mediterranean Diet - Wonderful &amp; Lousy Reasons for Losing Weight</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2005 15:55:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's absolutely wonderful to be slim but sometimes we should question our motives! You may think this a rather ludicrous statement, however there are good and bad reasos for losing weight and we cover many of them both right here! Its straight to the point - no buffer and it could even be the 'eye opener' you are looking for.]]></description>
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<title>A Mediterranean Diet - How to Lose Weight Safely</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2005 12:56:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An article preparing the reader for the much lauded Mediterranean Diet environment. Mainly suited to those who are wary of fad diets and need reassurance that there is a healthy way to lose weight which maintains and builds self esteem and confidence while slimming.]]></description>
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