Do Mediterraneans follow a Mediterranean diet?

Not in Barcelona, apparently.

Among more than 600 people studied, fidelity to the classic Mediterranean diet was lacking.

• Excessive consumption of food high in saturated fat, especially young people
• Deficit intake of slowly absorbed carbohydrates
• Less than ideal consumption of fruit, green vegetables and root vegetables, particularly among the young
• Consumption of milk products below recommended amount

On the other hand, fish and white meat was about right.

Can you say, “Crispy Chicken Sandwich?” I think its part pf the Mc-dieting of the world’s population.

9/2/06 12:34 JR