Foods to Choose on the Prasouda Diet

When following the Prasouda Diet plan, your food choices are varied and many. Unlike other diets that look to limit what you can and cannot have, the Prasouda Diet, which is also known as the Mediterranean diet, allows you to eat a wider variety of foods, which is one reason that it is easy to follow this trendy diet.
The Prasouda Diet is modeled after the eating style and lifestyle of the people who live along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. These people are not just some of the healthiest people on the planet (with lower rates of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes) but they are also among the fittest in the world.

The Prasouda Diet calls for eating like they do in the Mediterranean, which means boning up on:

Olive and olive oil.

Olives grow on the olive tree, which is a common tree in the Mediterranean – and this commonality is likely why the Mediterranean people started eating so much olive oil in the first place. Olive oil has been called “God’s healing oil” and both olives and olive oil are packed with heart-loving mono-saturated fats. Besides being good for your “ticker”, olives are also super for your skin and bones. You can add olives to your Prasouda Diet salad (both green and black olives) whole. You can also chop olives to add to the top of a pizza. Another good way to eat olives? Right out of the jar. Just pop a black olive in your mouth for a fun, portable, super-satisfying, and oh-so-delicious heart-healthy snack. When cooking your Prasouda Diet meal, substitute olive oil for margarine or butter.

Vegetables and fruits.

Mothers all over the world have always told us to eat our vegetables, and now we know why! Vegetables are just plain good for you. The Prasouda Diet is overflowing with vegetables, and the Mediterranean people are fond of veggies that are high in antioxidants, important minerals and essential vitamins, like tomatoes, green beans, eggplant, and Popeye’s favorite, spinach! You can always toss your veggies raw into a huge captain’s salad, or you can choose to lightly stir-fry them or lightly steam them. Another good option is grilling or roasting your vegetables, or baking them into a delicious casserole for a whole meal. Add lots of fruit to your Prasouda Diet by including a fruit choice for your dessert with dinner (like a split orange half sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon) or as a yummy mid-morning or late night snack (such as apple slices sprinkled with cinnamon).

Fish in the Prasouda Diet.

It only makes sense that people living by the sea would eat a lot of fish, right? In the Mediterranean, fish is the meat of choice, and no wonder! Fish is filled with omega-3 fatty acids and is super high in protein. Getting a daily helping of fish, seafood, or shell-fish can work to increase the supple look of your skin while protecting your heart and brain from degenerative diseases. Try your fish grilled, baked, or roasted for true Mediterranean style when following the Prasouda diet plan, and eat at least one or two servings weekly, if not more. Don’t care for the taste of fish? Opt instead for fish oil tablets. Your doctor can make a recommendation as to how many milligrams each day is needed to reap the health benefits of fish oil supplements.

Yogurt.

Mediterranean folks don’t drink a lot of milk or consume a lot of dairy, but they do love their yogurt. Yogurt is a part of the Prasouda Diet plan and is a good source of calcium. You can stave off age-related osteoporosis and create strong bones by eating two or three servings of yogurt daily. Try yogurt for breakfast with a small handful of fresh strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Try yogurt as a substitute for sour cream when making sauces and dips. Special Tip: Go for  the way better-tasting Greek Yogurt instead of the normal one! Nowadays you can find this Prasouda Diet treat in almost every supermarket.

Seeds and nuts.

The Prasouda diet allows for an abundance of seeds and nuts, which are a great source for protein, particularly for vegetarians who are following the diet plan. Nuts and seeds provide you with healthy fat, vitamins, fiber, and minerals that are needed by your body for peak performance. Nuts and seeds can ramp up your energy levels during the day while helping to stave off all kinds of diseases that can make you feel old before your time. Try a handful a day but no ore since they are loaded with calories. Toss seeds and nuts into a fresh veggie salad or blend them with a low-cal, low-fat trail mix. You can also crush nuts and seeds and then use them as a coating when baking poultry, fish, or other lean meats.

Eggs and meats.

Staples of the Mediterranean people, eggs and meat are important to the Prasouda diet. Eggs, chicken, lamb, and veal are all great and lean protein sources that should be eaten in moderation on the Prasouda plan. These are rich sources of nutrients and proteins that are crucial to the health of your joints, muscles, and heart. Eggs can be eaten for breakfast, scrambled in a bit of olive oil with a slice of whole grain toast. You can also toss chopped boiled eggs into a salad, or you can grill, roast, bake, or sauté them. Avoid frying eggs or meats as doing so just adds more calories and fat to your meal.

 

 

Hopefully this overview of Prasouda Diet food choices has helped you get your feet off the ground and get started with the healthiest and funniest diet ever: the Prasouda Diet!