Mediterranean Diet

I did some dabbling with a Mediterranean diet.  I certainly enjoyed the food and the wine, which is said to be optional, although I think it’s widely accepted use in the culture makes it an important, but not necessary, part of the diet. I didn’t lose any weight on this approach, probably due to the high carbs;

I certainly like its promotion of good monounsaturated fats, for instance the extensive use of olive oil in the diet. I also like the way Italians cook their pasta, al dante, to the bite, which makes it a little more chewy. This chewiness means that it is actually lower on the glycemic index