Health Update: Eating Mediterranean = Benefit of 4,000 Extra Steps Per Day
Hello everyone:
Here is some super good news from researchers connecting how what we eat contributes to optimized health:
- Researchers say adopting a Mediterranean-style diet produces the same benefits as walking 4,000 extra steps per day.
- Experts say you can adjust to this type of eating plan by eating more fruits and vegetables, consuming less red meat, and preparing your own meals from scratch.
- They also note it’s still important to exercise regularly even if you are on a healthy diet plan.
- “This study provides some of the strongest and most rigorous data thus far to support the connection that better diets may lead to higher fitness,” said Dr. Michael Mi, a study author and cardiologist at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, in a statement. “The improvement in fitness we observed in participants with better diets was similar to the effect of taking 4,000 more steps each day.” The researchers pointed out cardiorespiratory fitness reflects the body’s ability to provide and use oxygen for exercise.
https://academic.oup.com/eurjpc/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurjpc/zwad113/7146619?login=false
Bottom Line:
Shifting your dietary lifestyle patterns to a Mediterranean style of food consumption and preparation will establish a great tasting foundation for reducing your risks for chronic diseases and improving a healthy longevity. Start now for best benefits and do not wait for a chronic illness to set in…think pro-actively to protect yourself and your future, and to look and feel your best. Reducing your risks also may save you a ton of money in the long run…investing in your health and wellness pays you back better than any other strategy.
