Northwell Health Dietitian Highlights Mediterranean Diet's Sustainable Impact on Eating Habits
Emily Case, a registered dietitian at Northwell Health, has emphasized the significant and sustainable impact of the Mediterranean diet on improving overall eating habits. According to Case, this dietary approach, which prioritizes whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, seeds, and nuts while reducing refined carbohydrates, makes individuals more likely to adopt healthy habits for life. A recent study compared the 'Med-South' program, an adaptation of Mediterranean diet principles to Southern cuisine, with the Weight Watchers program. Both programs demonstrated effectiveness in weight loss, with no material difference in weight reduction. However, the Med-South program showed superior results in improving diet quality. Participants in the Med-South study received support in three phases: initially focusing on improving food quality without explicit weight loss goals, then identifying weight loss targets and modifying eating habits, and finally concentrating on maintaining these beneficial habits. ... 
