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Dr. Gundry answers helpful questions from his viewers about diet and health. In today’s episode, Dr. Gundry answers the question: “Why are Italians so healthy?”
how to eat “Mediterranean” meals
So what are some of the foods that are considered to be a part of the Mediterranean diet? Here’s a shortlist that you can take with you to the grocery store.
Fruits & Vegetables: leafy green vegetables (spinach, kale, chard), cauliflower, artichokes, fennel, dates, figs, grapes, melon, beets, lemons, mushrooms, onions, celery, Brussels sprouts, carrots, sweet potatoes, pomegranates, berries, avocado
Protein: salmon, tuna, shrimp, crab, scallops, pasture-raised chicken, sardines, squid, octopus, clams, grass-fed beef, duck
Dairy: Goats cheese (feta, chevre), sheep cheese, yogurt, pastured or omega-3 eggs
Herbs and Spices: basil, mint, parsley, thyme, oregano, rosemary, cilantro
Nuts and Seeds: almonds, macadamias, pecans, pistachios, pine nuts, walnuts, hemp seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds
Oils: Extra-virgin olive oil
Drinks: Red Wine, water
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