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What to eat on the Mediterranean diet

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By John Fenster

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There are many reasons to try the Mediterranean diet because it is good for your health. 

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Find out what you can eat on the plan by reading on. Eating these six food groups every day can help you stay healthy and lose weight.

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1. Olive oil

A lot of the energy that people on the Mediterranean diet get from olive oil, which is known to help control blood sugar, stop cravings, and double weight loss. 

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2. Legumes

Plant proteins fix damage to cells that can throw off the metabolism. 

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 Low-cost beans like chickpeas also have resistant starch, a type of grain that helps you lose weight. 

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3. Healthy protein

This diet has a lot of fish. Because they are high in omega-3 fatty acids, fish like salmon have been shown to lower the chance of heart disease.

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You can also choose chicken, eggs, or Greek yogurt instead of fish. 

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4. Deeply colored food and drinks

Brightly colored foods, like Medjool dates, pomegranates, eggplant, cabbage, and even red wine, are full of powerful plant chemicals that are known to help you lose weight and live longer. 

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5. Whole grains

Carbs are okay with this plan! Whole-grain pasta, bread, and brown rice are all cereal-based foods that have been lightly processed. Good news for losing weight.

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6. Spices

Every tasty bite of Mediterranean food is full of herbs and spices that make you feel full and keep you from eating too much. 

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