The 'Mediterranean Diet' again

[petergriffin]

Let's cut the extremes and see thing from a "middelpunt". Day one in Cloggers (not UK, not Med). High street. Gone to the equivalent of Greggs. Soon noticed that the middle aged (40s-50s) female attendants were considerably more attractive and fitter than the British counterparts (if you don't take Central London into consideration, because that would be 99% extra fit EE women as shop attendants).

So it's not just media hype.

But I don't think it's all about the food. It's the British way of life that wears you down, everybody seems so relaxed, yet productive here. They even look you in the eye when serving you.

[Old Greg]

Leaving out the sarcasm, I do agree, and never suggested otherwise. Both have their place. And indeed the evidence is complex and conflicting. What upsets me is people who suggest that it isn't (sorry if I took you for one such).

I can't hep the sarcasm. It's what CUK has made me into, and I'm not proud of it.

[expat]

I can't hep the sarcasm. It's what CUK has made me into, and I'm not proud of it.

I'd get all superior about that if only I could

[SueEllen]

I think this in general.

I always feel better when in and around the med because you can just go for a walk whenever, you often sit outside, it is easier to eat fruit/veg as a raw snack/appetiser etc when it is warm (not so appitising in the uk when the wind n rain are trying to break the window)

etc etc

There are studies backing your theory on climate up.

Both people in the Med and Japan while they eat healthier than Brits have some horrible habits e.g. smoking but remain fitter for longer.

Brits also aren't active enough.

When I work in cities in the UK then work outside I'm always shocked by how fat people are generally outside a city.

[Mich the Tester]

There are studies backing your theory on climate up.

Both people in the Med and Japan while they eat healthier than Brits have some horrible habits e.g. smoking but remain fitter for longer.

Brits also aren't active enough.

When I work in cities in the UK then work outside I'm always shocked by how fat people are generally outside a city.

Quite a lot of people in Italy enjoy a lunch with dried sausages and ham, which are rather fat, sandwiches with butter, and a cake in the afternoon. The big difference is that they tend to walk to and from the places where they eat, and if that happens to involve going up and down a steep hill, as in many towns in Italy, they get extra exercise. A lot of people there go cycling or walking at weekends too.

[Zero Liability]

I'm on the primal diet. There is considerable overlap between it and the Med diet.

There are studies backing your theory on climate up.

Both people in the Med and Japan while they eat healthier than Brits have some horrible habits e.g. smoking but remain fitter for longer.

Brits also aren't active enough.

When I work in cities in the UK then work outside I'm always shocked by how fat people are generally outside a city.

I don't get why people don't just invest in an exercise bike or similar.

[SueEllen]

I don't get why people don't just invest in an exercise bike or similar.

Exercise machines aren't used properly by the majority of people plus people quickly use them as clothes horses.

Best thing to do is do some exercise you enjoy and/or have to use as a means of transport like walking or cycling.

[darmstadt]

Well I took notice of the article and started today after leaving work this evening. First stop was a Kebab, Greek style, followed by some Budino al Cioccolato

[greenlake]

As long as there are some tasty accompaniments to go with that Greek salad, I'd be okay with a Mediterranean diet.

[Spacecadet]

I don't get why people don't just invest in an exercise bike or similar.

You have to do a lot of exercise to counteract a bad diet