Mediterranean diet
Sep. 8, 2021
Researchers Link Adherence to Med Diet with Improved Outlook for Clinically Depressed
Following the Mediterranean diet was linked with the normal development of an important part of the nervous system in depressed patients.
Aug. 23, 2021
Study Suggests New Approach to Promoting a Heart-Healthy Diet
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of dozens of studies to determine the relationship between specific foods and heart disease.
Aug. 16, 2021
New Book Serves as Daily Guide for Following the Mediterranean Diet
‘The Real Mediterranean Diet’ offers readers a digestible explanation of the health benefits of the diet and tips on how to improve daily eating habits.
Aug. 11, 2021
MedDiet Linked With Prevention or Delay of Degenerative Eye Disease
A new study found that following a diet rich in antioxidants helped to prevent or delay the onset of age-related macular degeneration.
Jun. 30, 2021
Olive Council and Culinary Institute Join to Promote MedDiet in U.S.
The two organizations will focus on educating consumers and hospitality professionals on the health benefits and sustainability of an olive oil-based Mediterranean diet.
Jun. 8, 2021
Study: Eating Some Lean Red Meat With MedDiet May Lower Risk of Heart Disease
Eating moderate amounts of lean beef alongside the Mediterranean diet may decrease the risk of developing heart disease, a study says.
May. 28, 2021 Health
Olive Oil One Factor in Extraordinary Longevity of Some Sardinian Residents
May. 14, 2021 Health
Mediterranean Diet Benefits Patients With Lupus, Study Suggests
May. 10, 2021 Health
Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Memory Loss and Dementia Symptoms
May. 10, 2021 News Briefs
Spanish Football Federation and Ministry of Agriculture Team up to Promote MedDiet
Apr. 5, 2021 Health
Mediterranean Diet Can Delay Parkinson's Disease, Study Shows
Mar. 15, 2021
Studies Suggest EVOO Helps Reduce Covid Symptoms
Extra virgin olive oil and other key foods in the Mediterranean diet lower the risk of a cytokine storm, boost the immune system and have antiviral properties.
Mar. 12, 2021
Studies Find Olive Oil Improves Oral Health and Prevents Periodontitis
Along with all its other health benefits, consuming olive oil regularly can help protect teeth and gums and protect against periodontitis and dental caries.
Mar. 8, 2021
Creation of a MedDiet Label Key to E.U. Food Security and Sustainability, Report Says
The report argues that a renewed focus on the Mediterranean diet could help the region mitigate the impacts of climate change, promote sustainable agriculture and increase food security.
Feb. 19, 2021
New Book Celebrates the Simplicity of the Mediterranean Diet
High-quality and simple ingredients are at the heart of an insider’s guide to the Mediterranean diet.’
Feb. 2, 2021
Nutri-Score Remains the Front Runner for Europe's Food Label Program
Researchers who have been studying the French-born FOPL respond to the criticism that Nutri-Score is at odds with the Mediterranean diet.
Jan. 15, 2021
Refined Foods May Impede Benefits of Mediterranean Diet, Study Finds
Participants adhering more closely to a Mediterranean diet experienced slower rates of cognitive decline than those who consumed more refined foods typical of the Western diet.
Jan. 12, 2021
Switching to the Mediterranean Diet Can Reduce the Risk of Having a Second Heart Attack
Researchers demonstrated that adopting the Mediterranean diet after suffering a heart attack could reduce the possibility of another and help lessen the damage brought on by cardiovascular disease.
May. 18, 2020
Mediterranean Diet Most Effective for Reducing Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds
In diets other than the Mediterranean, most weight loss benefits disappeared within a year and the risk of heart disease also rose.
May. 4, 2020
40 Years of the Mediterranean Diet
After centuries of culinary tradition, the Mediterranean diet was formally defined in 1980. On its fortieth anniversary, experts reveal the health benefits that have allowed the diet to endure and look ahead to its future.
Mar. 31, 2020
Olive Oil 'Indispensable' for Most Italians, Survey Reveals
More than 60 percent of respondents said they would never give up extra virgin olive oil, citing its taste, health benefits and cultural importance.
Mar. 4, 2020
Mediterranean Diet Changes Gut Microbiome, Improves Health in Seniors
A new study adds to research that shows adhering to a Mediterranean diet is beneficial for the gut microbiome, which in turn, strongly influences general wellness and aging.
Feb. 26, 2020
How Fatty Acids in EVOO Help Mitigate Age-Related Diseases
The monounsaturated fatty acids found in olive oil have been associated with healthier aging when combined with fasting and exercise
Jan. 27, 2020
MedDiet May Improve Kidney Function of Transplant Recipients
Researchers at the University of Groningen found that higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet among kidney transplant patients was inversely associated with renal function decline and failure.
Jan. 2, 2020
The Mediterranean diet led the US News & World Report’s annual list for the third consecutive year.
Dec. 20, 2019
Healthy Diets Linked to Lower Risk of Hearing Loss
Researchers found that adhering to healthy eating plans, such as the Mediterranean Diet, led to a lower likelihood of mid-frequency and high-frequency hearing loss.
