Question 1

what is a good mediterranean diet foods?

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Fish,olive, veggies: Olive oil, veggies, fish are the staples of the mediterranean diet and they are all packed with healthy nutrients and antioxidants. Of course the way of preparation is also important. Raw, stewed, or lightly grilled without butter or heavy sauces. My personal favorites are lentils, okra, eggplants, tomaties, peppers and wild mushrooms. Studies have shown that medi diet decreased cardiac mortality.

Question 2

is the mediterranean diet actually good for you?

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May be: It depends on how much you eat. To lose weight you need to achieve negative caloric balance, i.e., burn more calories than you take in. Reduce your intake, and exercise more(easier said than done).

Question 3

why is the mediterranean diet considered so healthy?

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Seriously, two: reasons. I've read on this extensively.
The first is just wrong. The rate of heart disease was relatively low in Greece compared to England.. AND SO WAS THE OBESITY RATE!. (google 7 countries survey)
Second, many good things are in that diet: no transfat, fish, vegetables, etc.
mostly this is bunk though
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1775472781/1708440999?token=378a5145
details this.

Question 4

thinking about starting the mediterranean diet. anything in addition you all would suggest? i want to be healthy, but still stay lean and fit...

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Whole foods: Simple sugars and processed carbs should be avoided or limited. This includes any flour product. The fine grind makes absorption quick, and spikes your blood sugar which increases Insulin and promotes weight gain. Good fats such as olive oil and coconut oil are fine in sensible amounts. Eat a rainbow of organic vegetables and just enough protein.

Question 5

is a mediterranean diet healthy?

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Yes!: It's very healthy. Good for you for asking about it! it can prolonge your life by many years. Try your best to make it an organic (pesticide free) mediterranean diet. 
Here's a link to the mayo clinic:
http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/mediterranean-diet/cl00011.

Question 6

mediterranean diet, is it ok to eat sardines everry day?

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Small fish are good: Yes, sardines daily are great.

High in protein and in omega-3 fats, sardines are also delicious. 

They do not accumulate mercury or toxins like large fish do: they do not get big enough.

I recommend sardines, salmon and herring in this Wall Street Journal piece on longevity and omega-3s: http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703837004575013393566949312

Question 7

what is healthier, ayurveda or mediterranean diet?

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Lifestyle choice!: Hard to really answer this question as phrased.Ayurvedia is a complete and integrated healing system originating in india that includes diet suggestions, meditation, exercise, thought processes/actions, etc.Such systems have a great deal of power when fully used. Mediterranean diet has been shown to be very heart healthy especially compared with standard american diet (sad).What you do & eat is key.

Question 8

what are the heart benefits of the mediterranean diet?

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Stops arterioscleros: It reduces the likelihood of having a heart attack and dying of heart disease.

Question 9

why is a mediterranean diet good for your heart?

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Because : It is rich in fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fat.

Question 10

will the mediterranean diet help reduce my cholesterol level?

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Yes, modestly: Depending on how bad your baseline diet is, adopting & maintaining a mediterranean diet enriched with polyunsaturated oils (olive), emphasis on plant-based foods, fruits, legumes, nuts, & use of meat, if any, as a condiment rather than the main course, will modestly reduce cholesterol, assuming your weight is stable. Weight loss will spuriously lower the cholesterol more, until weight stabilizes.

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