The Flat Belly Diet

[April2]

Anybody ever heard about that diet? My good friend started doing it. She's been on it a week and lost 8 pounds. I was skeptical, thinking she must be starving herself but she said no, she's not hungry at all on it. So I looked it up and was impressed so far with what I've seen. Apparently, they follow the Mediterranean diet of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, olive oil, olives, etc., which is supposed to be a good diet, even if you're not trying to lose weight.

What do you all think?

[Barb135]

Dark chocolate is very good for you, but of course, you have to be careful not to overdo it and make sure that it is at least 60% cocao - 75% is better, but gets sort of bitter.

There are other things that are also very good for you that are on that diet, like nuts, olives/olive oil, avocado (the "good fats").  

[April2]

What she said she especially likes about it is she gets to eat dark chocolate every day, lol.

[smjmekg]

Wow...I just looked it up, and if Slimfast doesn't work for me (starting Monday) then I'm gonna try this one I think...sounds interesting.

[Barb135]

You can check out Prevention Magazine for information on it -- or you can google "flat belly diet".  

I've had 3 doctors recommend the Mediterranean diet.  It's based on lots of fruits, veggies, good fats (monounsaturated).  

I haven't tried it, but like most of us, I'm sure I'd benefit from it.

[stubby226]

I would like to know a litte more about it.  Where can information be found?  Thanks

[April2]

I don't know much about it yet but I'm going to check it out!

[tchgrd2]

I'd like to know more about it.  Where did your friend hear about it?