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We now know that this is partly because fats aren’t that bad for us. What

we also know is that the Mediterranean diet is very high in fresh fruits and

vegetables, as well as fish, meats, salads and nuts. Those on the Mediter-

ranean actually make food an important part of their day and take the effort

to cook fresh, delicious meals to enjoy with their families. These include

tons of cancer and age-fighting antioxidants that absorb all the better

thanks to the fat and oil content. Because you’re filling up on good food,

you’ll also be less likely to feel hungry and need to snack later on.

This is a great diet to try out but again the problem is that there’s very little
structure to it, making it all too easy to end up accidentally getting fat on all

that healthy food.

Chapter 4: The Middle Way – How to Take a

Balanced Approach to Your Diet

I’ve explained all of this so that you have a proper understanding of your
diet and of the various different views and stances out there. This will help

you to better appreciate the benefits of taking a ‘middle way’ approach that
borrows the best elements from each diet without being too extreme or

dogmatic.

So here’s what we know and what we can take away from everything we’ve

learned so far:

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