We need a food lifestyle change for continued health and happiness!

We live in a world where we are constantly bombarded with different information about dieting and losing weight. It certainly is a minefield out there!

Whilst researching for this post, I sat back and considered all the diets we (my husband and I) had started together over the years. I am the knowledge behind “the diet” and my husband puts the diet into practice. Diets tried and failed – The Atkins Diet, Paleo Diet, Keto Diet, Weight Watchers Diet and Intermittent Fasting all with varying success but not for the long term.

Once again, I am scouring the internet for the next suitable diet. I came across The Mediterranean Lifestyle Diet voted the best diet of 2023. This is a well respected diet particularly suited to people with heart issues, although it is not a quick fix weight loss diet it is more of a whole lifestyle change.

This lifestyle change means broadly:

Yes, too a high consumption of fruit and veggies.

Yes, too a high consumption of legumes, nuts, whole grains, and seeds. Olive oil.

Yes, too a high consumption of lean proteins, chicken, turkey and seafoods.

Limited consumption of eggs and dairy products.

Very Limited red meat.

Eliminate fried foods, sweets and processed food.

As the name suggests, this eating lifestyle originates from the countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea.

So, we are starting our journey today with the intention of becoming healthier and for my husband to lose some weight.

As my husband comes from Lebanon and is an excellent chef these dietary changes should not be too difficult to achieve. Thankfully, our kitchen does not need a total overhaul, as most of the things required we already have. Just the “naughties need to be put away and a few things added to our next shopping list.

Each day I shall be making a dish using the Mediterranean guidelines and will photograph it and link to the recipe I have used. Today, I made Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs. Well received and enjoyed..unfortunately, I had no mushrooms but that did not detract from the flavour.

For this recipe click below.👨‍🍳

Delicious and Easy Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs

I hope to make this a regular feature. Not only will it inspire my husband and I to cook together but it will be a record here on my blog. It does not matter where in the world you live it is always possible to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.❤