The omega diet: the lifesaving nutritional program based on the diet of the island of crete - artemis p. simopoulos

The medically proven diet that restores your bodys essential nutritional balance Good fats--essential fatty acids--influence every aspect of our being, from the beating of our hearts to our ability to learn to remember.

There are two types of essential fatty acids (EFAs), omega-6 and omega-3.

The problem with our modern diet is that it contains far more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3s.

This hidden imbalance makes us more vulnerable to heart disease, cancer, obesity, autoimmmune diseases, allergies, diabetes, and depression.

The Omega Diet is a natural, time-tested diet that balances the essential fatty acids in your diet.

It is packed with delicious food that contain the good fats, including real salad dressing, cheese, eggs, fish--even the occasional chocolate dessert--and an abundance of antioxidant-rich fruits, vegetables, and legumes.

The Omega Diet provides: seven simple dietary guidelines for optimal physical and mental health a concise guide to the foods you need to restore your bodys nutritional balance a diet plan that lets you eat fat as you lose fat fifty delicious recipes that are quick and easy to prepare a comprehensive three-week menu to help you get started.