Mediterranean Diet

Guest: Tara M. Schmidt, M.Ed., RDN, LD
Host: Stephen Kopecky, M.D.
This episode provides information from Mayo Clinic registered dietitian, Tara Schmidt, on the Mediterranean diet. It will offer suggestions to help providers educate and counsel patients on realistically adapting to a more Mediterranean style eating pattern to improve their health.
Topics Discussed:
How does a standard American diet differ from that of a Mediterranean style?
How can patients adopt a more Mediterranean eating pattern? Is cost of concern?
Can it be utilized for intentional weight loss?
How can providers educate on this topic in only a few minutes?