Food Swaps to Help You Follow a Mediterranean-Based Diet

Food Swaps to Help You Follow a Mediterranean-Based Diet

Food Swaps to Help You Follow , a Mediterranean-Based Diet.

For five consecutive years, the Mediterranean diet has been named the best diet by 'U.S. News & World Report.'.

Insider reports that it has been linked to improved heart health, a lower risk of disease and more.

Registered nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert shares five food swaps you can make if you'd like to start eating in a more Mediterranean way.

1.

Replace meat and dairy with beans and nuts whenever possible.

1.

Replace meat and dairy with beans and nuts whenever possible.

[This will] help to boost the fiber content in your diet, which is important for digestion and our overall gut health too, Rhiannon Lambert, registered nutritionist and author of 'The Science of Nutrition,' via Insider.

2.

Replace butter with olive oil.

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Replace butter with olive oil.

Too much saturated fat is linked to heart disease, whereas the consumption of unsaturated fats may actually help reduce the risk of serious diseases such as heart disease or diabetes, Rhiannon Lambert, registered nutritionist and author of 'The Science of Nutrition,' via Insider.

3.

Eat wholegrain carbs instead of white carbs.

This will help to increase fiber consumption, as well as keep energy and blood sugar levels sustained throughout the day, Rhiannon Lambert, registered nutritionist and author of 'The Science of Nutrition,' via Insider.

4.

Eat fruits and nuts instead of sugary snacks.

Nuts are a great source of plant-based protein as well as healthy fats, and fruit is a great source of fiber, so you're not reaching for more snacks in-between meals, Rhiannon Lambert, registered nutritionist and author of 'The Science of Nutrition,' via Insider.

5.

Swap out some meat for vegetables.

Not only will this make your meals go further and be cheaper to make, you will get an increase in essential nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, fiber, and antioxidants too, which are essential for the optimal functioning of the body.

, Rhiannon Lambert, registered nutritionist and author of 'The Science of Nutrition,' via Insider