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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 Health
Study: Eating Some Lean Red Meat With MedDiet May Lower Risk of Heart Disease
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
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.
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.
Jan. 6, 2021
Mediterranean Diet Tops Annual List for Fourth Consecutive Year
The U.S. News and World Report named the Mediterranean diet as the best overall diet for 2021. The eating plan was also recognized as the best plant-based diet and a top option for heart health and diabetes.
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.”