A Mediterranean diet yields a number of health benefits and it's been recently confirmed to be the best for weight loss. Based on five Harvard Medical studies, this diet is the most effective for shedding pounds in comparison to a low-fat diet, a low-carb diet, and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) diet. Heavy in fruits, vegetables, grains, olive oil, and beans, and low on meat, dairy, and eggs, the Mediterranean diet is also benficial for your heart, eyes, and brain function.
998 overweight trial participants who lived on the Mediterranean for a year lost between nine to 22 pounds. Both the low-carb and ADA diet had similar results, while those on the low-fat diet lost about half the amount of pounds between six and 11. Although the article doesn't determine a single diet ultimate for weight-loss, it does conclude that the Mediterranean diet would be the closest option because of its hearty-healthy benefits.
Whether or not these findings convince you to change your ways, try at least incorporating this diet for days you want to eat clean.
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