Mediterranean Benefits

The Mediterranean diet (MeDiet) has been around as long as the 1940’s and 50’s. The Mediterranean region was the first to adopt this type of diet and lifestyle. The diet focuses on fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole grains, and healthy fats like olive oil. This diet limits dairy, poultry, and eggs. The consumption of little to no processed foods but many fruits and vegetables has been strongly linked to a reduced risk of developing several chronic diseases like heart disease and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The results of a study called “Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet: Insights From the PREDIMED Study” revealed favorable effects of two different versions of the MeDiets on blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, lipid profiles, lipoprotein particles, inflammation, oxidative stress, and carotid atherosclerosis. Like this one, there are many studies supporting the Mediterranean diet and its benefits and should be considered as a new way of helping prevent chronic diseases.

For more information, please visit: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25940230/?from_term=mediterranean+diet+benefits&from_pos=4