Want to eat like a Mediterranean? There’s an app for that

Related Columns WASHINGTON, June 12, 2013 – The Mediterranean diet has long been praised for improving cardiovascular health. A brand new app by Cleverox, “Photo Recipe Step by Step” for iOS teaches users to cook staples of the Mediterranean diet in a way that makes it easy and fun. The Mediterranean diet is characterized by a high component of olive oil, fruit, nuts, vegetables, and cereals. It also has a moderate component of fish and poultry, and small component of dairy products, red meat, processed meats, and sweets. People that follow this diet often drink wine with meals in moderation. While it is high in fat, with nearly 40% of calories from fat, the Mediterranean...