Oct. 27, 2015
Mediterranean Diet Associated with a Larger Brain
Those who adhered to a Mediterranean diet, Columbia researchers found, showed less brain atrophy associated with cognitive decline.
Sep. 30, 2015
Unsaturated Fats and Whole Grain Carbohydrates Associated with Lower CHD Risk
Replacing saturated fats and refined carbohydrates with unsaturated fats such as olive oil and whole grain carbohydrates may help lower risk of heart disease.
Sep. 29, 2015
Olive Oil-Enriched Diet During Pregnancy Can Benefit the Unborn Through Adulthood
A recent study suggests a diet rich in olive oil can have a positive effect on the development of the unborn child and may also be beneficial through her adult life.
Sep. 22, 2015 Food & Cooking
Vegetables Fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil More Nutritionally Beneficial than Boiled
Jul. 21, 2015 Health
Mediterranean Meal with Olive Oil Keeps Blood Sugar Levels Lower than with Corn Oil
Jul. 16, 2015 Health
Mediterranean Diet Decreases DNA Damage in Men with Prostate Cancer
Jul. 13, 2015 Food & Cooking
Jun. 28, 2015 Health
Jun. 4, 2015
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Uterine Cancer
Women who regularly consumed at least six of the Mediterranean diet’s components reduced their risk of uterine cancer by 46 percent.
May. 26, 2015
Mediterranean Diet with Olive Oil or Nuts Improves Cognitive Function
Long-term consumption of the Mediterranean diet supplemented with either extra virgin olive oil or nuts improved cognitive function in older adults.
Apr. 27, 2015
U.S. Dietary Committee Recommends Mediterranean Diet for Healthy Living
The U.S. Dietary Guideline Advisory Committee released a report suggesting Americans should follow the Mediterranean dietary model for better health.
Mar. 18, 2015
Mediterranean Lifestyle Alive and Well on Crete
Sure there's a lot of junk food here too, but Crete is still one of the best places in the world to immerse oneself in the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle.
Mar. 5, 2015
Roundtable to Offer Practical, Peer-to-Peer Approach to Mediterranean Diet
Organizers of the Mediterranean Diet Roundtable say it's "the first event to bring the topic of the Mediterranean Diet to a really practical level."
Feb. 25, 2015
Restaurants Embrace Crete's Celebrated Diet
Visitors to Crete can be persuaded by its small restaurants to enjoy a traditional Cretan diet featuring high quality, extra virgin olive oil.
Feb. 18, 2015
Study Shows Canola Oil Cannot Replace Olive Oil in a Mediterranean-Style Diet
Researchers concluded canola oil cannot be recommended as a suitable substitute for extra virgin olive oil in a Mediterranean-style diet.
Jan. 29, 2015
Mediterranean Diet Protective Against Obesity in Children
A recent study in eight European countries has shown that children who consume a Mediterranean diet were less likely to be overweight.
Jan. 19, 2015
Mediterranean Diet with a Swiss Twist Lowers Cancer and Heart Disease Risk
Even a culturally-adapted adherence to the traditional Mediterranean style diet can extend lives.
Jan. 15, 2015
Researchers Trace Mediterranean Diet's Origin to Ancient Greek Medicine
The Mediterranean diet may have been conceived by early doctors as a form of medicinal treatment.
Dec. 3, 2014
Mediterranean Diet Associated with Longevity
Harvard researchers provide additional evidence that a Mediterranean Diet is associated with a longer life.
Nov. 28, 2014
International Foundation to Promote Mediterranean Diet
An international foundation will bring together multidisciplinary knowledge and expertise dedicated to the promotion of the Mediterranean diet.
Nov. 20, 2014
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk of Kidney Disease
Dietary patterns that closely resembled the Mediterranean diet were linked with a 50 percent reduced risk of developing chronic kidney disease.
Oct. 22, 2014
Not Such a Mediterranean Diet for College Students in Spain
A recent study finds that most Spanish university students opt for a diet that is high in meat and dairy but low in fruits and vegetables.
Oct. 14, 2014
Mediterranean Diet Can Reverse Metabolic Syndrome
A new study finds that following a Mediterranean diet can reverse metabolic syndrome, which afflicts up to 25 percent of adults.