Share & Voice: Mediterranean Diet

During my time working at the American Heart Association and Duluth Area YMCA, I have spent a lot of time thinking about my own heart and long term health after seeing the affects both good and bad health can have on a persons life.  It has given me a lot of time to think about what my good and bad habits are in my diet as well.  I have considered for a while making a change like my sister has, although she went vegetarian and I wont be going that extreme.  I have decided to try an new diet.  The one that is standing out to me as one I would like to try is the Mediterranean Diet.  The Mediterranean Diet is known to reduce the incidence of heart disease, cancer, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.  It is focused on fruits, vegetables, and good fats.  Here is a link to the Mayo Clinic website and the wikipedia page for the Mediterranean Diet.