Oct. 24, 2022
Following MedDiet Fortified With Polyphenols Reduces Visceral Adiposity
An 18-month trial showed a polyphenol-rich Med Diet might exceed the benefits of a traditional MedDiet against visceral adipose tissue accumulation.
Oct. 12, 2022
Study: Med Diet Adherence Linked with Lower Intestinal Inflammation
Researchers theorized that fiber-rich foods associated with the MedDiet created an ecological advantage for certain microbes to flourish and contributed to lower levels of inflammation.
Oct. 6, 2022
Biden Administration Plans Overhaul of Nutrition Labeling
New guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will focus on overall dietary patterns instead of specific macro and micronutrients.
Sep. 29, 2022 Health
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Aug. 3, 2022 News Briefs
Food Health App Receives Green Light in Italy After Curtailing Nutri-Score Influence
Jul. 13, 2022 News Briefs
Consuming EVOO Results in More Polyphenols in Breast Milk, Study Finds
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. 23, 2022
High-Phenolic EVOO May Improve Prognosis of Some Leukemia Patients, Research Suggests
In a small study, early-stage leukemia patients who consumed olive oil high in oleocanthal and oleacin experienced a decrease in the number of cancerous cells.
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.
Mar. 7, 2022
Indian Consumers Reject Nutri-Score and Other Labels
A nationwide study conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Science found warning labels to be the most effective type of front-of-pack labels.
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. 23, 2022
Frying in Virgin Olive Oil Adds Healthy Compounds, Researchers Find
New research shows the transfer of olive oil's healthy plant sterols and tocopherols to deep-fried foods.
Feb. 10, 2022
App Allows Consumers to Personalize Nutri-Score for Individual Lifestyles
The release of the app coincides with a survey that showed strong consumer preference for tradition nutrition labels.
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. 20, 2022
The Essential Guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oil
What makes an olive oil ‘extra virgin?’ How is EVOO made, and why is it the healthiest cooking oil? We have answers.
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. 17, 2022
Replacing Saturated Fats With Olive Oil Saves Lives, Harvard Research Suggests
Common causes of illness and death may be lowered significantly by swapping butter, margarine and mayonnaise for olive oil.
Jan. 11, 2022
Dementia Rates Set to Triple by 2050, Latest Research Indicates
Improving education on the role of healthy diets in preventing the diseases that cause dementia may be one of the best mitigation factors.
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.