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The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the Mediterranean Basin and almost completely enclosed by land

The Mayo Clinic Diet is a diet book first published in 1949 by the Mayo Clinic committee on dietetics as the Mayo Clinic diet manual.

Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit American academic medical center focused on integrated health care, education, and research

metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms. The three main functions of metabolism are: the conversion of the energy in food to energy available to run cellular processes

Jenny Craig is an American weight loss guru and founder of Jenny Craig, Inc. Craig was born in Berwick, Louisiana, was raised in New Orleans, and married Sidney Craig in 1979.

Andrew Thomas Weil is an American medical doctor who advocates for integrative medicine including the 4-7-8 breathing technique

Andrew Thomas Weil is an American medical doctor who advocates for integrative medicine including the 4-7-8 breathing technique

anti-inflammatory or antiphlogistic is the property of a substance or treatment that reduces Inflammation or swelling.

carbohydrates, or carbs, are sugar molecules. Along with proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of three main nutrients found in foods and drinks. Your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose. Glucose, or blood sugar, is the main source of energy for your body’s cells, tissues, and organs

Omega-3 fatty acids are “healthy fats” that may support your heart health. One key benefit is helping to lower your triglycerides. Specific types of omega-3s include DHA and EPA (found in seafood) and ALA (found in plants). Some foods that can help you add omega-3s to your diet include fatty fish (like salmon and mackerel),