Talia Cruz never imagined her doctor would mention cholesterol at just 34. “I’m young, I eat okay, I walk to work,” she remembers saying in disbelief.
But the numbers didn’t lie, and they gave her a choice—medication, or lifestyle changes.
She chose lifestyle. And she chose the Mediterranean way. Bloom Nutrition Superfood Greens Powder, Digestive Enzymes with Probiotics and Prebiotics, Gut Health
“I didn’t want a trendy diet,” Talia says. “I wanted something with real science behind it—and something I could stick to.”
The Mediterranean style of eating—centered on vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish, and olive oil—seemed simple enough. But it wasn’t just the food that appealed to her. It was the approach.
“It’s not about cutting out everything. It’s about what you add in,” she explains.
Talia started slow. She swapped butter for olive oil, and beef for grilled salmon or sardines twice a week. Her snacks turned into olives, nuts, or sliced cucumbers with hummus. But most importantly, she shifted her routine from rushed to intentional. “I started making dinner at home more often, sitting down with music, actually chewing,” she says.
Within a month, she felt different. Her skin was clearer, her sleep improved, and she no longer hit that afternoon energy wall. “I wasn’t just eating differently—I was living differently.”
Her next bloodwork brought even better news: her LDL cholesterol had dropped significantly. “My doctor was surprised,” Talia smiles. “But I wasn’t.”
Now, she’s helping friends ease into the same rhythm—not by overwhelming them with rules, but by sharing small swaps, simple recipes, and reminders that healthy doesn’t mean hard.
“You don’t need to change everything at once,” she says. “Just start with lunch. Or even just with olive oil.”
