Go Mediterranean
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It's day 5 of the Leveling Your A1C challenge, powered by support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare.
Did you know the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes — and improve your A1C?
Today is the perfect time to model your current food choices after one of the healthiest diets out there. You don’t have to go all out, but you can make your meals more “Mediterranean” by adding:
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Whole grains
- Plant proteins
- Nuts
- Olive oil
Choose at least one of these tips to follow today, then slowly add more into your diet:
- Fill at least 50% of your plate with vegetables
- Get your protein mainly from seafood, beans, peas, lentils, nuts and nut butters, and seeds and seed butters
- Use good fats (like avocado and olive oil) in your meals
- Choose whole grains for at least half of your day’s grain servings, usually 6-8 servings
- Have fruit for dessert
- Drink water instead of other beverages
Learn more about the Mediterranean diet for heart health.
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11/06/2020 9:12am CST
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