Mediterranean diet
May. 10, 2021
Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Memory Loss and Dementia Symptoms
Researchers found that consuming food associated with the diet interfered with the build-up of proteins commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
May. 10, 2021
Spanish Football Federation and Ministry of Agriculture Team up to Promote MedDiet
The ministry plans to use soccer’s domestic and global popularity to promote Spanish agri-food products.
Apr. 5, 2021
Mediterranean Diet Can Delay Parkinson's Disease, Study Shows
Nutrition could become a useful tool for physicians trying to mitigate the impacts of neurodegenerative diseases, according to researchers.
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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 Food & Cooking
New Book Celebrates the Simplicity of the Mediterranean Diet
Feb. 2, 2021 Business
Nutri-Score Remains the Front Runner for Europe's Food Label Program
Jan. 15, 2021 Health
Refined Foods May Impede Benefits of Mediterranean Diet, Study Finds
Jan. 6, 2021 News Briefs
Mediterranean Diet Tops Annual List for Fourth Consecutive Year
Dec. 2, 2020
MedDiet Better for Stress Management, Study Finds
Researchers in the U.S. found that the Mediterranean diet can play a significant role in coping with stress compared to a diet containing more animal protein and saturated fat.
Nov. 24, 2020
Study Sheds New Light on Benefits of High-Phenolic EVOO for Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment
New research demonstrated how the long-term consumption of high-phenolic, early-harvest extra virgin olive oil mitigates the effects of amnestic mild cognitive impairment in elderly people.
Oct. 20, 2020
Study Suggests Olive Oil Helps Prevent Arterial Disease, Pomace Oil Might Worsen It
Olive oil consumption is associated with benefits for the prevention of peripheral arterial disease, while pomace oil could promote its development.
Oct. 1, 2020
Portugal Invests in Exports, Promotes Mediterranean Diet
Portugal’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced Terra Futura, a wide ranging plan to promote sustainability while boosting the country’s agricultural production and exports.
Sep. 22, 2020
Mediterranean Diet May Help Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis in Smokers
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet among female smokers and former smokers was linked with a reduced risk of contracting rheumatoid arthritis.
Sep. 9, 2020
Italy Reiterates Opposition to Nutri-Score Label, Calls for Wider Adoption of Nutrinform
the Italian Minister of Agriculture has been lobbying other E.U. governments on the issue and has called for the protection of foods that she hailed as "pillars of the Mediterranean diet.”
Sep. 2, 2020
Adherence to MedDiet Reduces Risk of Contracting Symptoms Associated With Parkinson’s, Study Finds
Researchers at Harvard University found that diets rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts decreased the manifestations of prodromal symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease by as much as one-third.
Nov. 7, 2019
Program in Puglia Fosters Healthy Food Choices, Sustainability
Through hands-on instruction and visits to local farms, Cinzia Rascazzo helps people live healtheir lives.
Oct. 29, 2019
Researchers Recommend MedDiet to Restore Gut Bacteria
A team at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom are working to advance research on the Mediterranean diet and other healthy diets that promote healthy gut bacteria.
Oct. 15, 2019
Following a Mediterranean Diet Can Help Beat Depression
The study is part of a growing body of research that demonstrates how healthy eating plans have a positive impact on mental health.
Sep. 23, 2019
Italian Scientist Awarded Spoof Prize for His Research On Pizza
Silvao Gallus found that consuming pizza made with traditional ingredients protects against some chronic diseases.
Sep. 5, 2019
EVOO Absorbs Polyphenols From Veggies When Cooked Together, Study Finds
Researchers found that polyphenols are exchanged between vegetables and olive oil during the sofrito preparation, becoming more accessible and easier to absorb after this type of preparation.
Aug. 26, 2019
Following a MedDiet with EVOO Lowers Need for Medications in Diabetics
A major clinical study found that participants who followed a Mediterranean diet in which the main source of fat was extra virgin olive oil reduced the need to begin using diabetes medications by more than 20 percent compared with participants following a low-fat diet.
Aug. 23, 2019
Ready to Try the Nordic Diet? Nutritionists Suggest One Important Tweak.
The Nordic diet emphasizes eating whole grains, in-season fruits and vegetables, and fish. Adding olive oil can make the diet more flavorful and replace canola oil as the traditional cooking fat.
Aug. 22, 2019
Men's Sexual Health May Benefit From Daily Nut Consumption and MedDiet
A recent study suggests that daily nut consumption can positively affect men's sexual health. Men in this study supplemented a Western-style diet with two handfuls of nuts daily.
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