The Mediterranean Diet
No. 9 - Alcohol
There is good evidence that moderate use of alcohol is good for you and this research supports that. Interestingly, the alcohol consumed by the Greek participants in this study was more often with meals.
About Alcohol
Alcohol in Recipes
Is Alcohol Good for You?
Choosing Wine
Cooking Wine
Cooking with Beer
Extracts vs. Oils
Extract, Vanilla
Sake
Sherry
Sherry, In Soup
Vodka in Cooking
Research Articles - Alcohol in The Mediterranean Diet
You can read more about the science of why alcohol with meals is still good for you in these articles:
To help prevent diabetes, take... wine? One of the interesting things about scientific research is that sometimes you start out to discover one thing and end up finding something else. Recently a group of scientists from the University of Minnesota set out to investigate whether a diet rich in flavonoids (an antioxidant found in fruits, vegetables, and beverages like tea or wine) might help reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
Alcohol is good for your heart: Studies have noted that moderate alcohol use is associated with a lower risk of heart attack in those persons with known cardiovascular disease or in higher risk populations. Yet no studies are focused specifically on alcohol use and whether it is by itself a protecting factor.
Mediterranean Diet Basics
The basics of the Mediterranean diet can be broken into 9 important areas of change for your health:
1. Vegetables
No. 1 - Vegetables This one’s pretty easy. It’s pretty much impossible to eat too many vegetables. Keep in mind…
2. Legumes
No. 2 - Legumes As with the wide variety of cabbages you can find in the market, there are lots…
3. Fruits & Nuts
No. 3 - Fruits and Nuts Fruit is the perfect snack. Sweet and satisfying, it’s important to keep your fridge…
4. Cereal Grains
No. 4 - Cereals and Grains Whole grains are really good for you. If you are used to "white" starches…
5. Fish
No. 5 - Fish More fish, less meat. Simple. A lot of people say that they don’t like fish. However,…
6. Oils
No. 6 - Oils and Fats In most studies on the Mediterranean Diet this is generally classified as olive oil.…
7. Dairy Products
No. 7 - Dairy The traditional Mediterranean diet doesn’t have dairy products as a major focus. When dairy is part…
8. Meats
No. 8 - Meats Less meat and lean meats. The median consumption was about 4 ounces of meat per day.…
9. Alcohol
No. 9 - Alcohol There is good evidence that moderate use of alcohol is good for you and this research…