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In most Western societies the average weight of the population has been slowly increasing over the years. Compared to twenty years ago, the average American today is five pounds heavier, even though the average amount of food intake has decreased.

Since the quantity of food has decreased, the cause in increased body weight must therefore be mostly due to insufficient exercise participation.

Although not as significant as inactivity, wrong food choices may also be a contributor to the problem. There is a growing problem of obesity incidence in North America, Europe and other developed countries.

Obesity has been linked to many life-threatening diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

The only solution to this wide spread problem is a reduction in body weight. However, that's easier said than done. Most people that have tried dieting have found out that diets aren't very effective over the long run.

The best way to achieve permanent weight loss is through improvement in lifestyle. A lifestyle that includes proper nutrition and sufficient exercise participation is most effective.

Because of the fear of saturated fat and its association to heart disease and cancer, over the years, food trends have moved away from red meats, butter, and whole fats. People have been watching what they have been eating.

One problem is, however, that although they have decreased their intake of saturated fat, they have also increased polyunsaturated and hydrogenated fat intakes. That is, food trends have moved towards products that contain these fats; some of these include margarine, creamy salad dressings and sauces, etc.

Unfortunately, these fats are also high in calorie content, and have been linked to several diseases as well.

At this point, you may be wondering if there is anything at all safe to eat in this world. The answer is: it's not so much what you eat per se; it's the quantity that is important.

That's not to say that quality is not, but calories still do count. There is an ancient Greek proverb that says "pan metron ariston". It means the key to good health is, doing everything in moderation.

Maybe this is why certain Mediterranean regions have low death rates from heart disease and cancer. In fact, scientists have discovered that the Greek island of Crete has the lowest such rates. Olive oil is widely used in these regions and has been proven to battle against cancer and disease of the heart.

Scientists, however, have recently stumbled on an even more important finding. Additional research has shown that the diet of Cretans contains a certain wild plant that was also proven to be a powerful antioxidant. It is called purslane.

Purslane contains a strong antioxidant called n-3 fatty acid, which has been shown in countless studies, to fight against heart disease, cancer, and other diseases. Furthermore, it was determined that their diet contained many other foods that are rich in n-3 fatty acids.

These include fish, walnuts, figs, unrefined carbohydrates, as well as wild greens. And this explains why other regions in the area, that have a high olive oil intake, but lower n-3s in their diets, don't share the same low death incidences from the above diseases.

Scientists have noted that the diet of Crete is fairly high in fat, but has a low n-6 to n-3 ratio, and this is what makes the difference. Most of their cooking is done with olive oil. Cooking oils, other than olive oil (and canola) and their bi-products contain polyunsaturated oils that are high in n-6 fatty acid and are used in little if any amount.

In comparison, the American diet has a much higher n-6 to n-3 ratio. Furthermore, compared to Americans, Cretans eat ten times more fish, much less red meat and use cheese at the expense of milk.

While the Greek lifestyle is less stressful, it commands a significant amount of physical activity. Most neighborhoods in Greece are complimented with a "square". As a result, people go to the square mostly on foot to do their shopping or to socialize.

For this reason, the town squares haven't been designed to accommodate automobile parking. Walking and cycling are the most practical means of transportation within these communities.

It is not difficult to see then, why Cretans are healthier and slimmer than North Americans, for instance. They have a lower n-6 to n-3 ratio in their diet and a higher level of physical activity.

By the way, here's another interesting fact: Greece has one of the highest cigarette smoking ratios per capita in the world. Go figure.

Copyright 2004 By John Tiniakos All rights reserved.

John Tiniakos is the author of the Nulife-Weight Loss program -- where he reveals vital information on what causes weight gain and weight loss. Backed by a mountain of scientific evidence, this system models other cultures whose people are healthier and slimmer.

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The information here is offered to help in your research and investigation of possible ways to manage your own health care issues. Common sense as well as solid professional advice from your own trusted medical care specialist or personal holistic health care practitioner should always be part of managing your health care choices.

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