Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean diet is a dietary pattern traditionally followed by countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including Greece, southern Italy, and Spain. It emphasizes a high intake of plant-based foods, healthy fats, and moderate consumption of animal products, contributing to its recognition as one of the healthiest dietary patterns globally.

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How does olive oil affect gut health?

How does olive oil affect gut health?

Eating habits directly influence vaginal microbiome, research finds

Eating habits directly influence vaginal microbiome, research finds

Mediterranean diet wins on weight but misses on memory in diverse aging population

Mediterranean diet wins on weight but misses on memory in diverse aging population

Oleic acid from olive oil reduces infection-related bone loss with age

Oleic acid from olive oil reduces infection-related bone loss with age

Vegan diet lowers dietary acid load and promotes weight loss

Vegan diet lowers dietary acid load and promotes weight loss

Poor diet quality weakens resilience and mental health in food insecure populations

Poor diet quality weakens resilience and mental health in food insecure populations

Omega-3 fatty acids linked to increased inflammation markers

Omega-3 fatty acids linked to increased inflammation markers

Mediterranean diet boosts sperm health while ultra-processed foods lower fertility, study finds

Mediterranean diet boosts sperm health while ultra-processed foods lower fertility, study finds

Can a Japanese diet help with depression? Large study says yes

Can a Japanese diet help with depression? Large study says yes

Gut microbiome resists major changes from a nut-rich diet

Gut microbiome resists major changes from a nut-rich diet

Heart scan study reveals low-fiber diets drive dangerous heart plaques

Heart scan study reveals low-fiber diets drive dangerous heart plaques

Machine learning identifies key lifestyle factors for healthy brain function

Machine learning identifies key lifestyle factors for healthy brain function

Back-to-basics, 'not fad' diets beat heart disease and diabetes

Back-to-basics, 'not fad' diets beat heart disease and diabetes

Plant-based portfolio diet linked to fewer heart-related deaths

Plant-based portfolio diet linked to fewer heart-related deaths

MIND diet linked to lower risk of dementia across diverse populations

MIND diet linked to lower risk of dementia across diverse populations

Review shows how extra virgin olive oil transforms heart health

Review shows how extra virgin olive oil transforms heart health

Which diet lowers blood pressure more: keto or Mediterranean?

Which diet lowers blood pressure more: keto or Mediterranean?

Mediterranean eating habits help European children fight genetic obesity risk

Mediterranean eating habits help European children fight genetic obesity risk

Microplastics in ultra-processed foods may fuel mental health risks, experts warn

Microplastics in ultra-processed foods may fuel mental health risks, experts warn

Karger Publishers releases free-access eBook "Healthy Aging"

Karger Publishers releases free-access eBook "Healthy Aging"

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