Mediterranean diet is best way to tackle obesity, say doctors (BBC)

[eppur_se_muova]

By Adam Brimelow Health
Correspondent, BBC News

A Mediterranean diet may be a better way of tackling obesity than calorie counting, leading doctors have said.

Writing in the Postgraduate Medical Journal (PMJ), the doctors said a Mediterranean diet quickly reduced the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

And they said it may be better than low-fat diets for sustained weight loss.
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And they make the case for a Mediterranean diet, including fruit and vegetables, nuts and olive oil, citing research suggesting it quickly reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes, and may be better than low-fat diets for sustained weight loss.

The lead author, cardiologist Dr Aseem Malhotra, says the scientific evidence is overwhelming.
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more: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-29929403

[hedgehog]

1. I'd like to see the overwhelming scientific evidence -

Nina Teicholz in her book, The Big Fat Surprise makes a good case that the original studies were poorly designed and had less than overwhelming results, but that due to the forceful personalities of those involved, the Mediterranean diet became a mantra.

[phylny]

2. I just got this book, and can't wait to read it :) n/t

[Lex]

3. I have this book on hold at the library.

I'm only 3 readers away from getting it. Looking forward to reading it.