Feb. 11, 2017
Med Diet Linked to Relief from Depression
In new research, after 12 weeks of following the MedDiet, one-third of patients with depression went into remission.
Feb. 8, 2017
Six-Step Guide to Following the Mediterranean Diet
A transition to a healthier diet is easier than you think. Here are six steps to get you started.
Jan. 3, 2017
High Levels of Magnesium in Mediterranean Diet Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease
A study finds the high magnesium content of the Mediterranean diet plays a key role in the benefits.
Dec. 2, 2016 Food & Cooking
Replacing Saturated Fat with Mediterranean Diet Foods Lowers Heart Risk
Nov. 15, 2016 Food & Cooking
Oct. 20, 2016 Health
Med Diet Decreases Inflammation, Increases Mobility in Osteoarthritis Sufferers
Oct. 13, 2016 Health
'Omics' Data Reveals Impact of Olive Oil on Human Gene Expression
Sep. 6, 2016 Health
Aug. 29, 2016
Cardiologist Promotes High-Fat Diet with Olive Oil for Heart Patients
Sugar and excess carbohydrates are the number one enemy of heart disease, not fat.
Aug. 3, 2016
Olive Oil May Protect Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A recent French study reported a decreased risk of late AMD among olive oil users, "after adjustment for multiple potential confounders.”
Jul. 28, 2016
Cardiometabolic Benefits of Mediterranean Diet with Olive Oil in Type 2 Diabetics
Following a Mediterranean dietary pattern provides a wide range of sustained health benefits for reducing the risk and treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Jul. 25, 2016
Internet-Based Nutritional Guidance Encourages Healthier Eating
A recent study shows that personalized, Internet-based nutritional advice is a more effective method for improving adherence to a healthier diet than general dietary guidance.
Jul. 18, 2016
Mediterranean Diet, Heavy on the Olive Oil, Can Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease
A Mediterranean diet with no restriction on fat intake may be associated with reduced incidence of cardiovascular events, breast cancer, and type 2 diabetes.
Jun. 28, 2016
Milan to Host First World Conference on Mediterranean Diet
The aim of the two-day international conference is to “revitalize the Med Diet, from a healthy dietary pattern to a healthy Mediterranean sustainable lifestyle.”
Jun. 13, 2016
Mediterranean Diet with EVOO Outperforms Low-Fat Diet for Weight Loss
New research shows a high-fat Mediterranean diet with extra virgin olive oil increases weight loss in people with chronic health conditions.
May. 11, 2016
Oldways Leads 'Med Diet Month' Celebration
The Oldways Preservation Trust has set up an online quiz for those who want to see how their habits stack up against the world's healthiest diet.
May. 9, 2016
Med Diet Reduces Risk of Major Cardiac Events
In a recent study, the Mediterranean diet decreased the risk of adverse events for patients with cardiovascular disease, while surprisingly the Western diet showed no association for an adverse risk.
May. 4, 2016
Nutritional Genomics and the Role of the Mediterranean Diet in Cardiovascular Disease
Early research in nutritional genomics shows the Mediterranean diet and consumption of olive oil fosters positive molecular changes in the body.
Feb. 24, 2016
Med Diet with Extra Virgin Olive Oil Reduces Incidence of Invasive Breast Cancer
Randomized trial shows that consuming a MedDiet supplemented with extra virgin olive oil reduces invasive breast cancer by 68 percent
Feb. 16, 2016
Olive Oil Component Stops Gut Bacteria Linked To Heart and Brain Diseases
Extra virgin olive oil contains a non-toxic chemical compound called DMB that prevents gut bacteria from converting certain nutrients into a harmful chemical that negatively affects heart and brain health.
Feb. 16, 2016
Exclusive Olive Oil Consumption Protects Against Coronary Artery Disease
Studies show some promising results for a protective effect against coronary artery disease with exclusive olive oil consumption.
Feb. 8, 2016
Low Carb Mediterranean Diet Results in Higher Rate of Remission in Type 2 Diabetes
A low-carb Mediterranean diet delays medication use and results in higher rate of remission in type 2 diabetes compared to low-fat diet.
Feb. 1, 2016
New Research Shows Olive Oil, Virgin or Not, Can Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed a new way of measuring subtle changes in heart health over just a few weeks by looking at studying protein patterns in urine, a method known as proteomics.