79 | The “Myth” of the Mediterranean Diet

Send us Fan Mail The Mediterranean Diet is constantly touted the “best” diet for everyone. And there are a lot of reasons why! In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at why the Mediterranean diet became known as one of the “best diets” in the world, what the eating pattern actually gets right and how its history shaped the way we understand it today. We’re not here to dismiss the Mediterranean diet but we’re here to add some much-needed context and help us think about healthy eating beyond one culture, one menu, or one “best" eating pattern. 🎗️ Timestamps: 03:51 Why Is the Mediterranean Diet Called the Best Diet in the World? 09:48 What Is the Mediterranean Diet and What Is It Not? 14:02 Proven Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet 22:20 Ancel Keys (again!) & the Origins of the Mediterranean Diet 26:44 Myth #1 31:04 Myth #2 39:50 Myth #3 47:47 Final Thoughts 📒  Resources Mentioned:  🔗 Episode 79 Resources 💛 STAY CONNECTED  Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an episode. 🟡 Questions & Suggestions We love hearing from you, if you have a question, a topic idea, or feedback on an episode, just click here 🟡 How to: Fitness Instagram: @howtofitnesspod 🟡 Michael Ulloa Website: michaelulloa.com Instagram: @michaelulloapt 🟡 Kate Lyman Website: katelymannutrition.com Instagram:  @klnutrition Thank you for listening to the How to: Fitness Podcast with Michael Ulloa and Kate Lyman!