fresh falafel, old recipes
About the Restaurant About the Food A Quick-Fix Mediterranean Diet Mailing List Signup Careers	a quick-fix mediterranean diet In a recent study, two groups of participants with moderate risk factors for cardiovascular disease were placed on a Mediterranean-type diet or a low-fat diet for 3 months. By the end of the study, members of both groups experienced improvements in body mass index, blood lipids, and other risk factors. While those in the low-fat diet group reduced their risk for cardiovascular disease by an estimated 9 percent, participants in the Mediterranean-diet group lowered their disease risk by approximately 15 percent. The abundant disease-fighting nutrients found in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, olive oil, nuts, and fish make a Mediterranean diet one of the healthiest around. Whole grains are rich in fiber, magnesium, and B-vitamins; fruits and vegetables are filled with heart-healthy antioxidants; and olive oil, fish, and nuts provide artery-friendly mono- and polyunsaturated fats. Make these delicious and healthful foods the foundation of your diet. In a few short months, you'll be on your way to reaping the long-term benefits. did you know...? The Mediterranean diet has become popular for being one of the healthiest, most nutritious diets in the world. Falafel is the healthiest of fast foods: made of chickpeas, it is a fantastic source of fiber, contains iron, folate, magnesium, protein, and tastes delicious. Hummus is made with heart healthy olive oil, is low in fat and a great source of zinc, calcium and protein. The Mediterranean diet recommends an abundance of fresh vegetables daily: at Amer’s we have over 14 delicious salads to choose from, the perfect way to get your daily intake. We use only premium, extra lean cuts of beef in our beef kebobs. Grilled chicken is an excellent and healthy way to add protein to your diet. Try our popular grilled chicken breast entrée, which is marinated in antioxidant rich garlic sauce and lemon juice.

fresh falafel, old recipes

a quick-fix mediterranean diet

In a recent study, two groups of participants with moderate risk factors for cardiovascular disease were placed on a Mediterranean-type diet or a low-fat diet for 3 months. By the end of the study, members of both groups experienced improvements in body mass index, blood lipids, and other risk factors.

While those in the low-fat diet group reduced their risk for cardiovascular disease by an estimated 9 percent, participants in the Mediterranean-diet group lowered their disease risk by approximately 15 percent. The abundant disease-fighting nutrients found in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, olive oil, nuts, and fish make a Mediterranean diet one of the healthiest around. Whole grains are rich in fiber, magnesium, and B-vitamins; fruits and vegetables are filled with heart-healthy antioxidants; and olive oil, fish, and nuts provide artery-friendly mono- and polyunsaturated fats.

Make these delicious and healthful foods the foundation of your diet. In a few short months, you'll be on your way to reaping the long-term benefits.

did you know...?

The Mediterranean diet has become popular for being one of the healthiest, most nutritious diets in the world.
Falafel is the healthiest of fast foods: made of chickpeas, it is a fantastic source of fiber, contains iron, folate, magnesium, protein, and tastes delicious.
Hummus is made with heart healthy olive oil, is low in fat and a great source of zinc, calcium and protein.
The Mediterranean diet recommends an abundance of fresh vegetables daily: at Amer’s we have over 14 delicious salads to choose from, the perfect way to get your daily intake.
We use only premium, extra lean cuts of beef in our beef kebobs.
Grilled chicken is an excellent and healthy way to add protein to your diet. Try our popular grilled chicken breast entrée, which is marinated in antioxidant rich garlic sauce and lemon juice.