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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 News Briefs
New Research Finds No Link Between Diet and Reduced Dementia Risk
Oct. 24, 2022 Health
Researchers Review Benefits of Mediterranean Diet to Reduce Obesity
Oct. 24, 2022 Health
Following MedDiet Fortified With Polyphenols Reduces Visceral Adiposity
Oct. 12, 2022 Health
Study: Med Diet Adherence Linked with Lower Intestinal Inflammation
Sep. 29, 2022 Health
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.
Feb. 10, 2022
Mediterranean Diet Might Mitigate ADHD in Children, Study Suggests
Researchers believe the combination of healthy fats characteristic of the Mediterranean diet improves brain health and lowers the risk of developing ADHD.
Jan. 17, 2022
Study: Green MedDiet Can Slow Brain Atrophy Among Over-50s
New research finds that following a high-polyphenol, low meat intake variation of the MedDiet can protect the brain from inflammation and slow down age-related brain atrophy.
Jan. 7, 2022
Mediterranean Diet Again Named Best Overall
The MedDiet has been declared the best diet for the fifth year in a row by the U.S. News & World Report.
Dec. 20, 2021
Promotion of MedDiet Aligns with U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals
Highlighting the need for public-private-sector cooperation, the Mediterranean Diet Foundation set out its strategy for meeting the goals of the UN 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.
Dec. 17, 2021
How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet and Enjoy Its Health Benefits
The Mediterranean diet is famous for its health benefits, but many people are unsure of what it is or how to follow it.
Dec. 16, 2021
Mediterranean Diet May Help Protect Newborns from Leading Cause of Mortality, Study Suggests
Pregnant women at risk of the Small for Gestational Age condition were less likely to have newborns suffer from the condition after following the Mediterranean diet.
Dec. 6, 2021
Archaeologists Gather Online to Celebrate the History of The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet dates back thousands of years. Archaeologists want to make sure its history is always preserved.
Nov. 30, 2021
Even a Non-Organic Mediterranean Diet Better Than Western, Oldways Says
Research about the impact of eating non-organic food led many to report that a Mediterranean diet may not always be healthier than a Western one. Some experts disagree.