The Mediterranean Diet Menu - 5 Shopping Tips
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From: xvaqvxjwvnbx on 1 Feb 2008 05:13 The first step to starting the Mediterranean Diet is to do a little shopping. While you don't need a pantry full of exotic ingredients, chances are you will need to tweak your shopping habits. Here are a few shopping tips to help you create your very own Mediterranean Diet menu plan. 1. Fruits and Vegetables To avoid diving straight into the aisles where most processed foods are sold, start in your grocer's produce section and work your way around the outside of the store. Choose seasonal fruits and vegetables that are locally grown. These will be fresher and taste better than the stuff that is picked unripe and shipped from hundreds or thousands of miles away. Many people discover a new love of fruits or vegetables once they taste ones that have just been picked and delivered. Buy organic whenever you can to avoid the potential health risks associated with pesticides. 2. Bread In France it's common to pop down to the corner bakery for a fresh croissant or baguette every morning. If you're fortunate to live close to a good bakery, buy your bread fresh and as often as possible. Buy less bread than you need since fresh bread goes stale more quickly. While many grocery stores now have in-house bakeries, their breads are often filled with preservatives, sugars and hydrogenated oils. Just make sure to check the ingredients carefully. Whole grain breads are also healthier and more satisfying and filling, so stock up on other breads besides croissants and baguettes.... http://groups.google.com/group/weightlosslnfs |