The Atlantic Diet is quite similar to the very popular Mediterranean Diet. "It has gained some popularity after a study found adherents to the diet had a significantly lower risk of chronic health problem
There are no complicated rules to remember or hard-to-track ingredients. The hallmarks of a best diet include balance, maintainability, palatability, family-friendliness, sustainability, along with healthfulness. The Mediterranean diet gets checkmarks in all of those boxes.
Both the Atlantic and Mediterranean Diets place a major emphasis on consuming fresh veggies, fruits, and three to four weekly servings of fish or lean meat. In addition, they both favor olive oil and a moderate consumption of wine.
One significant aspect that sets the Atlantic Diet apart from the MedDiet is that it includes brassicas, a group of veggies that includes cabbage, turnips, kale, turnip greens, and cauliflower.
The Atlantic Diet can positively impact your waistline and more, as Goodson explains, "The emphasis on consuming nutrient-dense foods can contribute to better weight management and reduced waist circumference, further lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Consuming more high-fiber and high-protein foods can help increase satiety, potentially helping people to manage portion sizes and consume fewer calories, leading to weight loss."