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Apr. 24, 2023
Americans Find Cost of Food Biggest Barrier to a Healthy Diet, Survey Finds
Just fifteen percent of Americans are familiar with the Mediterranean diet’s health benefits, a Cleveland Clinic survey finds.
Mar. 27, 2023
Med Diet More Effective in Obesity Prevention than Other Diets, Study Finds
The literature review found that the conviviality of the Mediterranean diet and its focus on consuming healthy fats help make it more effective than low-fat diets.
Mar. 23, 2023
Med Diet Adherence Associated with Lower Dementia Risk
A long-term, large-scale cohort study in the United Kingdom found individuals following the Mediterranean diet were at 23 percent lower risk of dementia.
Mar. 20, 2023 Health
Health Researcher: Focus on Healthier Diets Instead of ‘Demonizing’ Certain Foods
Mar. 14, 2023 Health
Mediterranean Diet and Exercise Improve Working Memory in Young Students
Feb. 10, 2023 News Briefs
New Research Links Olive Oil Consumption and Reduced Autoimmune Occurrence
Jan. 19, 2023 News Briefs
Dec. 14, 2022 Health
Med Diet Might Reduce Prenatal Stressors and Improve Child Health Outcomes
Dec. 10, 2022
The health benefits of olive oil are mostly derived from monounsaturated fats and polyphenols. However, not all olive oils are created equally.
Dec. 1, 2022
Study Reveals How Mediterranean Diet Might Counteract Covid-19
New research demonstrated that flavonoids and hydroxytyrosol counteract some of the most deadly impacts of Covid 19, including cytokine storms and lung inflammation.
Nov. 28, 2022
Olive Wellness Institute Questions Study on Diet and Dementia
The olive oil science organization said the use of the term ‘modified Mediterranean diet’ is misleading if it does not include extra virgin olive oil.
Oct. 31, 2022
New Research Finds No Link Between Diet and Reduced Dementia Risk
The study found no link between adherence to a modified Mediterranean diet and lower dementia incidence. Still, researchers indicated that diet likely remains one factor among many.
Oct. 24, 2022
Researchers Review Benefits of Mediterranean Diet to Reduce Obesity
After an extensive review of the scientific literature, researchers found that following the Mediterranean diet yields many benefits for obese people and those at risk of obesity.
Oct. 24, 2022
Following MedDiet Fortified With Polyphenols Reduces Visceral Adiposity
An 18-month trial showed a polyphenol-rich Med Diet might exceed the benefits of a traditional MedDiet against visceral adipose tissue accumulation.
Oct. 12, 2022
Study: Med Diet Adherence Linked with Lower Intestinal Inflammation
Researchers theorized that fiber-rich foods associated with the MedDiet created an ecological advantage for certain microbes to flourish and contributed to lower levels of inflammation.
Sep. 29, 2022
Following MedDiet Linked to Healthier Brain Activity
Researchers found lower levels of six metabolites known to lower cognitive function in study participants following the Mediterranean diet.
Sep. 22, 2022
Spanish Ministers Highlight Importance of Researching Health Benefits of Olive Oil
The ministers of agriculture and science pledged more funds to research and announced ambitions for Spain to become a leading global food science hub.
May. 13, 2022
Following the MedDiet Improves Depression Symptoms in Young Men
Researchers said the results demonstrate the role of a healthy diet in the treatment of depression in young adults.
May. 9, 2022
Childhood Obesity on the Rise in Spain as Adherence to Med Diet Falls
A report by Save the Children highlights Spain's childhood obesity crisis and the rapid decline of the Mediterranean diet. The charity calls for urgent government action.
May. 4, 2022
New Law in Sicily Protects and Promotes the Mediterranean Diet
The purpose of the new law is to promote local food production, MedDiet education, wine and oleotourism, public health and environmental protection strategies.
Mar. 16, 2022
Greeks Follow a Hybrid Mediterranean Diet, Researchers Find
Greeks mostly adhere to the diet's standards with the addition of red meat and snacks.
Feb. 28, 2022
Med Diet Linked with Better Sleep in University Students
Students with higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet reported less sleep latency, sleep disturbance and daytime dysfunction.
Feb. 21, 2022
Italian Politicians Condemn Nutri-Score As Antithetical to MedDiet
Italy's foreign minister sought to promote the European adoption of Nutrinform Battery at a series of events. Nutri-Score’s founder responds that the criticism is misguided.