Long live the Mediterranean Diet!
However, the Mediterranean not only contributed to humanity in terms of history. The word “Mediterranean” is now closely associated with a popular and effective diet. The Mediterranean diet is a nutritional concept which is founded on the principle that the consumption of olive oil and wine will lower the risk of heart disease and obesity. There are many variations of Mediterranean diet due to social, political Read the rest of this entry »

Mediterranean Diet Plus Nuts Lowers Stomach Fat, Blood Pressure
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) — A
plus a daily
serving of nuts may lower stomach fat and blood pressure in
older adults at risk for heart disease, a Spanish study found.
The prevalence of patients who had metabolic syndrome,
which includes a large waistline, high cholesterol and high
blood pressure, decreased almost 14 percent after a year among
those on the Mediterranean diet — which is Read the rest of this entry »

Sticking to a full Mediterranean diet provides substantial protection against major chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer and Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published on the British Medical Journal website.
A ’score’ based on adherence to the Mediterranean diet could be used as an effective preventive tool for reducing the risk of premature death in the general population, say the authors.
The Mediterranean Read the rest of this entry »

The Mediterranean diet concept is that of a healthy diet consisting of vegetables, fruit, cereals, legumes and nuts that are low in saturated fats. It also includes low consumption of dairy products, seafood, poultry, red meat and small to moderate quantities of wine. The Mediterranean diet is one of the most studied dietary patterns.
It has been noticed that people in the Mediterranean region, an area of three continents, differ in their culture, Read the rest of this entry »

(September 12, 2008 – Insidermedicine)
From Italy – According to research in the British Medical Journal, the Mediterranean diet can protect against a wide range of chronic diseases. A meta-analysis has shown that the diet, which recommends low intake of meat, dairy and alcohol and high intake of fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains and fish, can help to reduce the number of deaths from conditions such as heart disease, cancer, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
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ScienceDaily (Jan. 21, 2009)
— A research group from Spain has studied the dietary patterns associated with a high intake of fruits and vegetables in Mediterranean populations. They have analysed the associations between fruit and vegetable intake and weight gain over a 10-year period in an adult Mediterranean population.
Despite the alarming increase in the prevalence of obesity, epidemiologic studies that prospectively examine the fruit Read the rest of this entry »

Eating plan seems to reduce the risk of cognitive impairment, dementia
TUESDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) — Chalk up another endorsement for the so-called Mediterranean diet: The eating regimen, which is rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil, may help the brain stay sharp into old age, a new study suggests.
Following the healthful diet reduced the risk of getting mild cognitive impairment — marked by forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating. Read the rest of this entry »

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It’s been 15 years since the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid made its U.S. debut. Its recent redesign puts plant-based foods at the heart of every meal, and friends and family around the table.
Updated by an international group of more than 20 scientific experts, the new Mediterranean Diet Pyramid emphasizes the key role that foods from plant sources play in good nutrition,
reports. The scientists convened at Oldways’ 15th Anniversary Mediterranean Read the rest of this entry »

Fields of sunflowers, miles of coastline, and spectacular scenery make the Mediterranean a popular travel destination. Yet, scientists are beginning to appreciate this part of the world for an entirely different reason: its diet. Dozens of studies confirm that a Mediterranean style of eating—one that is rich in fruits, vegetables, olives, and whole grains—is not only healthful for the heart but for overall well being, too. In
, health writer Read the rest of this entry »