The Mediterranean diet has been trending for years. But the Mediterranean diet isn't just a social media phenomenon — it's topped the list of expert-recommended food plans for decades. That's because eating a Mediterranean diet isn't based on short-term weight loss results — it's a way of eating that can shift your relationship to food entirely. While many weight-loss diets restrict grains, they're a foundational food on the Mediterranean diet, and for good reason — eating grains may promote a healthier body weight. In a study involving 50 adults who ate either whole grains or refined grains (with a 6-week period in between these diets), participants reduced their calorie intake and lost weight on the whole-grain diet, suggesting that whole-grain foods are filling, so you may be naturally inclined to eat less. Encouraging you to fill up on whole grains is just one of the ways that it can contribute to weight loss — and a lot of other health benefits. The best part is that you don't have to restrict yourself to a plan that isn't sustainable or fun! |
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