The Mediterranean Way of Eating
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The Mediterranean Way of Eating

Evidence for Chronic Disease Prevention and Weight Management

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  2. English
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The Mediterranean Way of Eating

Evidence for Chronic Disease Prevention and Weight Management

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This book presents evidence-based research that validates the traditional Mediterranean way of eating with respect to health. It offers information about an enjoyable, healthy way of eating that has stood the test of time, along with practical suggestions for incorporating the Mediterranean diet into daily life. The book addresses nutrients found in Mediterranean foods, how they function in the body, and why they are essential for optimal health. It highlights the Mediterranean diet's effectiveness in weight management and prevention and treatment of various chronic diseases.

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Publisher
CRC Press
Year
2014
ISBN
9781000218954
Edition
1
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Nutrition, Dietics & Bariatrics

Index

A

  1. additives
    1. defined, 225, 230
    2. food processing, 26
    3. meats, 141
  2. adenosine triphosphate (ATP), see also High-energy bonds of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
    1. alcohol, 33
    2. carbohydrates, 31
    3. defined, 225
    4. fats, 31
    5. overview, 30
    6. proteins, 33
  3. adipokines, 52
  4. adiponectin, 53
  5. Adriatic region dietary patterns, 15, 19
  6. adult health values, optimal, 184
  7. age-related macular degeneration (AMD), 80
  8. ALA, see Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
  9. albacore tuna, 133, 136
  10. Albania dietary patterns, 19
  11. alcohol (ethanol)
    1. bottom line, 157
    2. cardiovascular diseases, 66–67, 155–156
    3. defined, 225
    4. diabetes, 154–155
    5. energy from macronutrients, 33
    6. Mediterranean diet pattern, 177–178, 180
    7. metabolic syndrome, 66–67
    8. overview, 153–154
    9. red wine vs. other alcohol, 156–157
    10. refraining from, 153
    11. standard drink, 153, 157
  12. Algeria dietary patterns, 23
  13. allicin, 161
  14. almonds
    1. heart health claims, 125
    2. magnesium, 54
    3. monosaturated fatty acids, 90
    4. overview, 121
    5. stroke, 65
  15. alpha-linolenic acid (...

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Foreword
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. About the Authors
  11. Abbreviations and Acronyms
  12. Section I Mediterranean Dietary Patterns
  13. Section II Protective Health Effects of the Mediterranean-Style Dietary Pattern
  14. Section III Eating the Mediterranean Way
  15. Research and Other Articles on Mediterranean Diets
  16. Appendix A: Fiber Content of Foods in Common Portions
  17. Appendix B: Recipes
  18. Appendix C: Books on Mediterranean Foods and Cooking
  19. Appendix D: Websites
  20. Appendix E: Glossary of Terms Used in Text
  21. Index