{"id":7832,"date":"2018-03-07T19:05:24","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T02:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marialiberati.com\/?p=7832"},"modified":"2018-03-07T19:05:24","modified_gmt":"2018-03-08T02:05:24","slug":"eating-like-davinci","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marialiberati.com\/freshsite\/2018\/03\/07\/eating-like-davinci\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Eat Like DaVinci &#124; the Mediterranean Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc<br \/>\nGuest Blogger: Sarah Bauer<br \/>\n<em>The art of simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.. Leonardo DaVinci<\/em><br \/>\nLeonardo da Vinci is known for his preference for simple foods and avoidance of meat. He believed that his diet was the best way to stay healthy and mentally sharp. So how can one follow his lead?<br \/>\nSimple foods include fruits and vegetables, and certainly not processed food. The best place to find fresh fruits and vegetables is a local farmer\u2019s market, though the next best place is the produce section of any store. Be sure to do your research to make sure your produce is fresh, properly ripe, and will last long enough to be worthwhile.<br \/>\nThe combination of simple foods to create complex flavors is another staple of Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s meals. You can accomplish this by keeping a variety of ingredients from every food group and making dishes that include as many different nutrients as possible. Done correctly, this will create flavorful foods as well as a healthy diet.<br \/>\nWhile the benefits of a vegetarian diet are consistently debated, it\u2019s true that most people, especially in America, eat more meat than they need to. Cutting down on meat, especially red meat, could have positive effects on your health. It\u2019s something you could consider trying if you think a change in diet is in order. The Mediterranean Diet, as it is today was largely influenced by DaVinci&#8217;s ideas and principles.<br \/>\n<a name=\"_GoBack\"><\/a>Lastly, enjoy the local delicacies in your area. Leonardo da Vinci often ate many traditional dishes from his hometown of Tuscany, which influenced his philosophy on food for years to come. Your own area has its own food traditions that might be worth exploring. Don\u2019t overlook the local restaurants and delis. Go to community dinners. Get to know other cooks in the area. You might find your new favorite food.<br \/>\nFor more on Leonardo DaVinci and his life as a foodie<br \/>\n, get your copy of <em><strong>The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: DaVinci Style<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marialiberati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/rsz_front_cover-2-da-vinci_thumb.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6963\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marialiberati.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/rsz_front_cover-2-da-vinci_thumb.jpg?resize=188%2C244&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"244\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>copyright 2018 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc Guest Blogger: Sarah Bauer The art of simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.. 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