Mediterranean diet / page 12
Aug. 26, 2019
Following a MedDiet with EVOO Lowers Need for Medications in Diabetics
A major clinical study found that participants who followed a Mediterranean diet in which the main source of fat was extra virgin olive oil reduced the need to begin using diabetes medications by more than 20 percent compared with participants following a low-fat diet.
Aug. 23, 2019
Ready to Try the Nordic Diet? Nutritionists Suggest One Important Tweak.
The Nordic diet emphasizes eating whole grains, in-season fruits and vegetables, and fish. Adding olive oil can make the diet more flavorful and replace canola oil as the traditional cooking fat.
Aug. 22, 2019
Men's Sexual Health May Benefit From Daily Nut Consumption and MedDiet
A recent study suggests that daily nut consumption can positively affect men's sexual health. Men in this study supplemented a Western-style diet with two handfuls of nuts daily.
Aug. 19, 2019 World
Olive Oil is Key to Promoting Plant-Forward Diets, Report Says
Aug. 6, 2019 Health
107-Year-Old New Yorker Partially Attributes Longevity to Med Diet
Jul. 30, 2019 Health
Jul. 29, 2019 Health
Jun. 16, 2019 News Briefs
Study Links Mediterranean Diet to Better Memory in Diabetics
Jun. 12, 2019
Mediterranean Diet Ranked 'Best Overall'
The MedDiet beat out 40 other diets to get the top spot in the U.S. News and World Report annual ranking for the first time. It was also rated the number one diet in five subcategories.
Jun. 10, 2019
Annual Conference on Med Diet Returns to Nation's Capital
A variety of health and olive oil industry professionals will gather in Washington, D.C. at the end of June for the annual Mediterranean Diet Roundtable conference.
May. 28, 2019
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk of Late-Life Depression
New research suggested that the higher the intake of vegetables, the lower the likelihood of late-life depression.
May. 23, 2019
Mediterranean Diet May Help Reduce Liver Fat
Research suggests that the Mediterranean diet’s benefit of lowering hepatic fat may be linked to the reduction of risk factors for chronic disease.
May. 6, 2019
MedDiet Prevents Overeating, Study Finds
Research from North Carolina suggested the Mediterranean diet satiates the appetite better than the Western diet.
Apr. 16, 2019
Poor Diet Kills More People than Smoking or High Blood Pressure
New global research showed the longevity advantage of following a nutrient-dense diet that is plentiful in fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains.
Apr. 8, 2019
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Bladder Cancer
New research suggests an inverse relationship exists between following the Mediterranean diet and the incidence of bladder cancer.
Apr. 8, 2019
Adding Dairy Products To Med Diet Reduces Cardiovascular Risk
The study also found that adding several servings of low-fat dairy to the MedDiet provides increased nutritional benefits.
Apr. 1, 2019
Mediterranean Diet Boosts Athletes’ Performance Within Days
Researchers believe characteristics of the Mediterranean diet, such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, might improve endurance.
Mar. 27, 2019
Heart-Healthy Diets Linked to Better Cognitive Function in Middle Age
Following a nutrient-dense eating plan, such as the Mediterranean diet, in early adulthood may help prevent mental decline decades later.
Mar. 7, 2019
Not All Saturated Fats Are the Same for Cardiovascular Health
After examining the association between saturated fat sources and cardiovascular health, researchers recommend higher consumption of staple foods of the Mediterranean diet such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Feb. 26, 2019
Spain Tops List of World's Healthiest Countries
Bloomberg's Healthiest Country Index ranked Spain as the healthiest country in the world in 2019, beating out Italy. Healthy eating habits and the Mediterranean diet are mainly responsible for the increase.
Feb. 19, 2019
Dietary Fiber Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Cancer
Consuming a minimum of 25 to 29 grams of fiber from Mediterranean diet plant foods is significantly tied to better health and longevity, including a lower the risk of diabetes.
Jan. 31, 2019
Key Nutrients in Mediterranean Diet Linked to Healthy Brain Aging
Illinois researchers discover nutrients from fatty fish, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables work synergistically to enhance brain health.
Jan. 24, 2019
Scientists Create 'Planetary Health Diet' to Tackle Climate Change
A group of international scientists have devised a global diet designed to limit climate change while promoting human health. It looks quite similar to the Mediterranean diet.