Eva Collins firmly feels that the Mediterranean diet can help to strengthen cardiac function. She says, “This is a way of life, not only a diet.”
Here are Eva’s best pointers on following the Mediterranean diet:
1. Give Healthy Fats top attention. Eva advises changing butter for extra virgin olive oil. “Monounsaturated fats found in olive oil are excellent for your heart,” she notes. Her kitchen also runs with avocados, nuts, seeds.
2. Consume More Fish.“My usual selections are salmon and sardines,” Eva says. Omega-3s abound in these fatty fish, which are recognized to support heart function. She usually bakes or grills them using fresh herbs and lemon.
3. Stow lots of vegetables.Eva loads half her plate with vibrantly coloured vegetables. Mediterranean classics are tomatoes, zucchini, and eggplant, she says. She likes roasting them with oregano, olive oil, and garlic.
4. Taste Whole Grains. nEva prefers brown rice, quinoa, and whole-grain bread as carbohydrates. “These keep your heart happy and offer fiber,” she says.
5. Taste in moderation. Eva stresses harmony. She advises still enjoying a glass of red wine or a square of dark chocolate. “It’s about savouring life while tending to your heart.”
