What's Good for People to Eat?

Introduction:
There are many people in this world who believe they should be on a diet. There happens to be a lot of different diets. Some are good and some are bad. That's why I feel that the "Mediterranean" diet is a good diet. Health wise this diet is low in saturated fat but high in dietary fiber and monounsaturated fat. The Mediterranean diet is very accessible, you can go to any local supermarket and purchase the products. I think that this diet is good for me and other people because it can lower blood levels and blood pressure.

Main Body:
"Health Argument"
The Mediterranean diet is good as a diet because they have far lower rates of cardiovascular disease than in countries like the United States, where similar levels of fat consumption are found.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean_diet)
Unlike the high amount of animal fats typical to the American diet, olive oil lowers cholesterol levels in the blood. It is also known to lower blood sugar levels and blood pressure. In addition, the consumption of red wine is considered a possible factor, as it contains flavonoids with powerful antioxidant properties(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean_diet). The Mediterranean diet also advocates the Mediterranean diet also contend that red wine, which is consumed frequently in Mediterranean diets, is also a significant factor in reducing heart disease. Although this has not been proven yet, red wine is renowned for their antioxidant qualities and contains bioflavonoid, which helps to eliminate bad toxins in the body. (http://www.healthyweightforum.org/eng/diets/mediterranean-diet/).

"Accessibility Argument"
The Mediterranean diet is common to the regular diet which consist of high consumption of fruit and vegetables, bread, wheat and other cereals, olive oil and fish; making them low in saturated fat and high in monounsaturated fat and dietary fiber. Nonetheless, green vegetables, a good source of calcium and iron, are used in the Mediterranean diet as well as goat cheese (a characteristic of Malta), a good source of calcium.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean_diet). You can go to any regular supermarket and buy these things. As well as seafood, goat, sheep, pita bread, hummus, falafel, barbecue or grilled meats. Lots and lots of olive oil. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine_of_the_Mediterranean). Moderate consumption of fish and poultry. Moderate consumption of wine (two to three times a week).
Low consumption of eggs and red meat. (http://www.healthyweightforum.org/eng/diets/mediterranean-diet/).

"Ethical Argument"
People think that you are clogging your arteries because of all the oil, but that is not true. The Mediterranean diet works on the notion that most of their meals consist of monounsaturated fats (ie. olive oil) which counteracts the animal fats. Unlike animal fats, monounsaturated fats do not raise blood cholesterol levels. Monounsaturated fats are the ‘good’ fats which are required for the body in order to function properly. (http://www.healthyweightforum.org/eng/diets/mediterranean-diet/)
Mediterranean diet also contends that red wine, which is consumed frequently in Mediterranean diets, is also a significant factor in reducing heart disease. Although this has not been proven yet, red wine is renowned for their antioxidant qualities and contains bioflavonoid, which helps to eliminate bad toxins in the body. (http://www.healthyweightforum.org/eng/diets/mediterranean-diet/)Current studies are investigating how close the Mediterranean style diets are to the AHA (American Heart Association) dietary guidelines. It is evident that those who follow the Mediterranean diet consume less saturated fats then those who are on the average American diet. However, there are some key similarities. For instance, the USDA food guide pyramid comprises many of the foods that are emphasised in the Mediterranean diet. If these studies prove that the Mediterranean diet is an effective way of reducing heart disease then it will have significant repercussions for the health community.(http://www.healthyweightforum.org/eng/diets/mediterranean-diet/)

"Opposing Argument"
With the good has to come with the bad. Yet, in modern societies an unhealthy lifestyle is often found, which is characterized by a diet,rich in animal food products, low in plant food (especially vegetables and fruits), rich in saturated fat, low in fibre, lack of physical activity and stress. Unfortunately, this lifestyle is now commonly also seen in the Mediterranean countries. It is therefore expected that in these countries higher rates of diseases promoted by the Western lifestyle such as coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, and cancer will occur. For this reason, nutritionist are trying to revive the traditional Mediterranean lifestyle in those countries and to introduce its features in other countries. (http://www.chdtaskforce.com/hearthealthy/Schmackhafte_Vorbeugung/mediterrane-ernaehrung.html)

Then again this diet is like the traditional diet but still it is good to know what you are eating and to start eating healthy because this country is complaining that they are fat or that they are obese, people please.....you should know what you are putting in your own body.