by Nadia Chung
The Mediterranean diet is the gold standard for healthy eating.
地中海飲食是健康飲食的黃金守則。
New diet and weight loss programs are
constantly being
brought up in response to the global
epidemic of
obesity. Which ones should be taken _(1)_, and which are mere
fads? Dieting for most people is just another way of taking away the _(2)_ of
dining at a time when they should be enjoying their food.
The Mediterranean diet, however, _(3)_ in the crowd. Rather than make you feel
deprived, it
encourages you
to enjoy a
balanced assortment of high quality foods. It is not a
specific diet plan with
rigid rules, but
a set of dietary habits and
preferences shared by countries that _(4)_ the Mediterranean Sea including Greece, southern Italy, southern France, and Spain. Scientists have found that people in these countries have a higher average life _(5)_ and better quality of life than most people in other Western countries.
There are three key features of the Mediterranean diet. First, people should _(6)_ a lot of fruits,
legumes,
unrefined cereals, and vegetables to get
fiber and
nutrients. Second, a
moderate consumption of
dairy products, fish, and wine provides healthy fats and
antioxidants. The final feature of the diet is a _(7)_
intake of meat products.
Olive oil is the major source of fat in Mediterranean cooking as it is used in _(8)_ everything,
ranging from pastas and breads
to salads and
stews. Olive oil not only adds
flavor but also helps _(9)_
cholesterol and
reduce the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.
Because of its many health
benefits and _(10)_ qualities, the Mediterranean diet
is often
regarded as the gold
standard for healthy eating.
It's no wonder that Mediterranean eating habits are now being
adopted in all corners of the world.
(A) disease-preventing(B) take in (C) border(D) limited (E) practically (F) regulate (G) stands out (H) seriously (I) pleasures (J) expectancy
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