Mediterranean diet can reduce death risk due to heart attack, stroke, study finds
2 years ago

Mediterranean diet can reduce death risk due to heart attack, stroke, study finds

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While current guidelines recommend several dietary programmes for patients at high risk of heart disease, they generally rely on low certainty evidence, say researchers, including those from the University of Manitoba in Canada. Scientists assessed databases for randomised trials looking at the impact of various dietary programmes for preventing death and major heart events in patients at higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Researchers found that Mediterranean dietary programmes were better than minimal intervention at preventing all cause mortality, non-fatal heart attack, and stroke for patients at intermediate risk of cardiovascular disease. However they say the review is based on a thorough literature search, concluding that Mediterranean and low fat dietary programmes “probably reduce the risk of mortality and non-fatal myocardial infarction in people at increased cardiovascular risk.” “Mediterranean programmes are also likely to reduce stroke risk.

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Mediterranean diet may prevent some cancers in ways not connected to weight loss
1 month ago

Mediterranean diet may prevent some cancers in ways not connected to weight loss

CNN  

CNN — Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Now, a large, observational study sheds light on the ways in which the Mediterranean diet may reduce cancer risk — and it’s not just via weight loss. Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet was associated with lower obesity-related cancer risk regardless of BMI or fat distribution,” said first author Inmaculada …

Mediterranean diet may prevent some cancers in ways not connected to weight loss
1 month ago

Mediterranean diet may prevent some cancers in ways not connected to weight loss

CNN  

CNN — Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Now, a large, observational study sheds light on the ways in which the Mediterranean diet may reduce cancer risk — and it’s not just via weight loss. Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet was associated with lower obesity-related cancer risk regardless of BMI or fat distribution,” said first author Inmaculada …

Cooked: Mystery in the Mediterranean - ABC listen
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cooked: Mystery in the Mediterranean - ABC listen

ABC  

It was one of the world's biggest nutrition trials. A study of thousands of people which found that following a Mediterranean diet could meaningfully reduce someone's risk of heart disease and stroke. Guests: Dr John Carlisle Anaesthetist, NHS, United Kingdom Dr Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz Epidemiologist, University of Wollongong Dr Evangeline Mantzioris Program Director, Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of South Australia …

2025 best diet wins gold for wellness and disease prevention
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2025 best diet wins gold for wellness and disease prevention

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. CNN — The award-winning Mediterranean diet has done it again, capturing 2025’s “best of the best” award from U.S. News & World Report, which puts out a yearly list of the most and least beneficial diets as ranked by nutrition professionals. “There would be this long list of diets with a …

Want To Lower Your Heart Disease Risk? The 'Portfolio Diet' May Be The Answer.
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Want To Lower Your Heart Disease Risk? The 'Portfolio Diet' May Be The Answer.

Huff Post  

Viktoriya Skorikova via Getty Images The plant-forward portfolio diet has been shown to reduce levels of bad cholesterol and decrease the likelihood of developing coronary artery disease. The Mediterranean diet is a common heart-healthy approach, but there’s another option that may also be key to lowering your cholesterol and your risk of coronary artery disease: the portfolio diet. “There have …

Mediterranean diet: Author Suzy Karadsheh shares 7 simple secrets
6 months ago

Mediterranean diet: Author Suzy Karadsheh shares 7 simple secrets

CNN  

CNN — What if “diet” wasn’t a dirty word? During the span of about two months, I shed all of that weight without thinking I was ever on a diet.” To help invite joy back to the table for others — and to keep her family’s culinary heritage alive for her two daughters — Atlanta-based Karadsheh launched The Mediterranean Dish …

How to embrace a healthy Mediterranean lifestyle – anywhere
8 months ago

How to embrace a healthy Mediterranean lifestyle – anywhere

The Independent  

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A 25-year-long study finds Mediterranean diet can help women live longer
9 months, 3 weeks ago

A 25-year-long study finds Mediterranean diet can help women live longer

India Today  

A new study has shown that a Mediterranean diet can reduce mortality risk in women by 23%. The Mediterranean diet, known for its plant-based components including nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, primarily uses olive oil as the main fat source. The study, part of the Women's Health Study, explored how adherence to the Mediterranean diet affects various …

The more women followed this diet, the longer they lived
9 months, 4 weeks ago

The more women followed this diet, the longer they lived

LA Times  

A dish of roasted branzino with tomatoes and olives is ready to be shared with glasses of wine. In addition to a reduced risk of death from any cause, following the Mediterranean diet was associated with a lower risk of dying of cancer or cardiovascular disease, said Dr. Samia Mora, a cardiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and …

What is mediterranean diet; top benefits from weight loss to heart attack prevention
1 year, 2 months ago

What is mediterranean diet; top benefits from weight loss to heart attack prevention

Hindustan Times  

With increased focus on holistic wellness, health enthusiasts are now turning to nutrition strategies that not only ensure sustainable weight loss but also chronic disease prevention. The Mediterranean diet is not just a diet; it's a lifestyle that revolves around fresh, wholesome foods inspired by the traditional eating habits of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea According to National Library of …

Why Mediterranean diet is good for health
1 year, 7 months ago

Why Mediterranean diet is good for health

Live Mint  

It’s well-known that ultra-processed and sugary snacks are not good for health. Now, a researcher says that it’s important to reshape the food culture, moving towards fibre-rich and plant-based foods that are part of the Mediterranean diet. The researcher, Thomas Barber, from the University of Warwick has been exploring the transformative potential of the Mediterranean diet, according to the university’s …

Consuming foods like legumes, nuts, fish and whole-fat dairy products key to lowering risk of heart disease, finds study
1 year, 8 months ago

Consuming foods like legumes, nuts, fish and whole-fat dairy products key to lowering risk of heart disease, finds study

The Hindu  

Consuming fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, fish and whole-fat dairy products is key to lowering the risk of Cardiovascular Disease, including heart attacks and strokes, according to a recent study. The Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology Healthy Diet Score included a good representation of high, middle, and low-income countries,” said Salim Yusuf, senior author and principal investigator of PURE. The PURE study …

Consuming unhealthy foods is linked to increase in cardiovascular disease: Study
1 year, 8 months ago

Consuming unhealthy foods is linked to increase in cardiovascular disease: Study

Hindustan Times  

Researchers discovered that people who do not consume enough of six essential nutrients have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Consuming unhealthy foods is linked to increase in cardiovascular disease: Study Consuming whole-fat dairy products, seafood, legumes, nuts, fruits, and vegetables lowers the risk of CVD, such as heart attacks and strokes. The results were published in the European …

Leading cardiologists rank the 10 popular diets
1 year, 11 months ago

Leading cardiologists rank the 10 popular diets

Daily Mail  

Diets that include healthy servings of meat are better for a person's heart than going vegan, a leading panel of cardiologists say. Scroll to the bottom to see how each diet scored The AHA ranked ten popular diets on how healthy they are for the heart. The DASH diet — developed by cardiologists themselves — scored the best While many …

Mediterranean diet can lower dementia risk by quarter, study finds
2 years ago

Mediterranean diet can lower dementia risk by quarter, study finds

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. However, they added that a Mediterranean diet with lots of plant-based foods could still be …

Can eating a Mediterranean diet really slash your dementia risk?
2 years ago

Can eating a Mediterranean diet really slash your dementia risk?

The Independent  

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Mediterranean diet with extra olive oil 'slashes the risk of breast cancer by two-thirds'
2 years ago

Mediterranean diet with extra olive oil 'slashes the risk of breast cancer by two-thirds'

The Independent  

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One more reason to try out the Mediterranean diet
2 years, 3 months ago

One more reason to try out the Mediterranean diet

Live Mint  

The Mediterranean diet, which comprises fruits, vegetables and legumes, has long been praised for its numerous health benefits. Conducted by Monash University, the University of the Sunshine Coast, and the University of South Australia, the review found that the Mediterranean diet can improve fertility, assisted reproductive technology success, and sperm quality in men. So, in this study we wanted to …

A large study shows immense benefits of reducing salt intake
2 years, 3 months ago

A large study shows immense benefits of reducing salt intake

The Hindu  

A recent study published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology showed a higher incidence of heart attacks, heart failure and strokes with higher frequency of adding salt to one’s food. DASH diet After adjusting for all other risk factors, it was found that adding less salt to food was associated with fewer heart attacks and strokes. DASH diet …

Which diet is best for me? DailyMail.com weighs the pros and cons of seven top fad diets
2 years, 3 months ago

Which diet is best for me? DailyMail.com weighs the pros and cons of seven top fad diets

Daily Mail  

With the glutenous Thanksgiving break out of the way and New Year's resolutions around the corner, many Americans will be considering starting a new diet. There are many health benefits to going vegan - but it could also leave a person short on some crucial vitamins and minerals Mediterranean diet Pros: Longer life, lower cancer risk Cons: Calcium deficiency Studies …

Do healthy diets really reduce the risk of dementia?
2 years, 5 months ago

Do healthy diets really reduce the risk of dementia?

Live Mint  

Several studies suggest that a person's risk of dementia can be reduced by eating a healthy diet, but the findings of a new study suggest that two diets, including the Mediterranean diet, are not linked to a reduced risk of dementia. "Previous studies on the effects of diet on dementia risk have had mixed results," said study author Isabelle Glans, …

Vegan Diet Better Suited for Weight Loss Than Mediterranean Diet, Study Finds
4 years, 1 month ago

Vegan Diet Better Suited for Weight Loss Than Mediterranean Diet, Study Finds

News 18  

A vegan diet is more effective for weight loss and cholesterol control than a Mediterranean diet, a new study suggests. According to the researchers, a low-fat vegan diet has better outcomes for weight, body composition, insulin sensitivity, and cholesterol levels, compared with a Mediterranean diet. For the study, the team randomly assigned participants who were overweight and had no history …

Mediterranean Diet Could Reduce the Risk of Diabetes for Overweight Women, Says Study
4 years, 4 months ago

Mediterranean Diet Could Reduce the Risk of Diabetes for Overweight Women, Says Study

News 18  

Studies have found that the Mediterranean diet could benefit in the long-term by reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes in overweight women. According to the study, women who follow the Mediterranean diet have a 30 percent lower risk of developing diabetes after the result collected from the 25,000 participants in the Women’s Health Study. Associate professor at Harvard Medical …

Eat right for your heart to beat right
4 years, 4 months ago

Eat right for your heart to beat right

India Today  

Embrace the new heart-healthy nutrition regime to protect our heart. Your planned diet prescribed by your Dietitian should aim at keeping the following parameters on track to prevent the risk of metabolic and heart disease: To maintain blood pressure at a normal range Your good cholesterol should be at an ideal range To chase body fat percentage but not your …

Study recommends Pesco-Mediterranean diet along with intermittent fasting for better heart health
4 years, 6 months ago

Study recommends Pesco-Mediterranean diet along with intermittent fasting for better heart health

Firstpost  

The Pesco-Mediterranean diet is largely plant-based and many studies have proved its benefits over the last few years. A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology states that even though the ideal human diet for optimal heart health poses a dilemma, a Pesco-Mediterranean diet with a time-restricted eating window like in intermittent fasting can have …

Dietary supplements could be doing more harm than good, study suggests
5 years, 8 months ago

Dietary supplements could be doing more harm than good, study suggests

The Independent  

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Mediterranean diets reduce risk of heart disease – new research shows
6 years, 1 month ago

Mediterranean diets reduce risk of heart disease – new research shows

The Independent  

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Vegetarian and Mediterranean diets are equally effective
7 years, 1 month ago

Vegetarian and Mediterranean diets are equally effective

Daily Mail  

Vegetarian and Mediterranean diets are equally effective, new research suggests. Study author Dr Francesco Sofi from the University of Florence and Careggi University Hospital, said: 'The take-home message of our study is that a low-calorie vegetarian diet can help patients reduce cardiovascular risk about the same as a low-calorie Mediterranean diet. Vegetarian and Mediterranean diets are equally effective, new research …

Fats better than carbohydrates in terms of mortality, study finds
7 years, 6 months ago

Fats better than carbohydrates in terms of mortality, study finds

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy High fate diets are associated with a lower risk of …

Eating a Mediterranean diet ‘could help lower risk of heart disease’ in Britons
8 years, 6 months ago

Eating a Mediterranean diet ‘could help lower risk of heart disease’ in Britons

The Independent  

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Mediterranean diet better than statins at combatting heart disease, study says
8 years, 7 months ago

Mediterranean diet better than statins at combatting heart disease, study says

The Independent  

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Mediterranean diet 'may reduce risk of breast cancer returning'
8 years, 9 months ago

Mediterranean diet 'may reduce risk of breast cancer returning'

The Independent  

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Junk food 'not as harmful' when eaten with Mediterranean diet
8 years, 11 months ago

Junk food 'not as harmful' when eaten with Mediterranean diet

The Independent  

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Mediterranean diet may lower risk of heart attack and stroke
8 years, 11 months ago

Mediterranean diet may lower risk of heart attack and stroke

Firstpost  

A Mediterranean diet may lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people, according to a study of over 15,000 people in 39 countries including India. Melbourne: A Mediterranean diet - high in fruit, vegetables, fish and unrefined foods - may lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people who already have heart disease, according to a …

Are you wondering what the best diet to prevent heart diseases is?
8 years, 11 months ago

Are you wondering what the best diet to prevent heart diseases is?

Hindustan Times  

The Mediterranean diet is your best bet against heart problems as a recent study suggests that it can lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes in cardiovascular disease patients. A study showed that for every 100 people eating the highest proportion of healthy Mediterranean foods, there were three fewer heart attacks. The study showed that for every 100 people …

Diet research conducted 40 years ago could have changed the way we eat - but it was never published
8 years, 11 months ago

Diet research conducted 40 years ago could have changed the way we eat - but it was never published

The Independent  

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Weight-loss expert examines the pros and cons of 4 popular diets
8 years, 11 months ago

Weight-loss expert examines the pros and cons of 4 popular diets

Daily Mail  

No diet works better than any other in the long-term, but adopting elements from each and eating a healthy, We have all been there. Weight loss expert, Dr Sally Norton gives her verdict on four popular diets, concluding that while none work in the long-term, adopting key elements from each, and eating a healthy, balanced diet packed with fresh food …

How the Mediterranean diet battles the side effects of alcohol
9 years, 2 months ago

How the Mediterranean diet battles the side effects of alcohol

The Independent  

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Greek and Mediterranean diets 'can protect against memory loss'
9 years, 10 months ago

Greek and Mediterranean diets 'can protect against memory loss'

Daily Mail  

It has been hailed as the secret to a long life and has been shown to prevent heart disease and depression. A study found people who eat a Mediterranean-style diet may be less likely to experience declines in their memory and thinking skills. Scroll down for video People who eat a Mediterranean-style diet may be less likely to experience declines …

The Fast Diet author DR MICHAEL MOSLEY says he 'was wrong'
10 years, 8 months ago

The Fast Diet author DR MICHAEL MOSLEY says he 'was wrong'

Daily Mail  

I was wrong - we should be feasting on FAT, says The Fast Diet author DR MICHAEL MOSLEY Dr Mosley used to believe all saturated fats were bad for us So he ditched beef, full fat milk and butter They were thought to cause weight gain and heart attacks But new studies have revealed this isn't the case There's a …

Mediterranean diet may control weight among kids
10 years, 9 months ago

Mediterranean diet may control weight among kids

India TV News  

London: Children taking a Mediterranean diet are at least 15 percent less likely to be overweight or obese than those children who do not, claims a new study. Weight, height, waist circumference and percent body fat mass were measured in children from eight countries - Sweden, Germany, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Belgium, Estonia and Hungary. "The adherence to a Mediterranean-like diet …

More Signs A Mediterranean Diet Helps Prevent Cardiovascular Ills
11 years, 2 months ago

More Signs A Mediterranean Diet Helps Prevent Cardiovascular Ills

NPR  

More Signs A Mediterranean Diet Helps Prevent Cardiovascular Ills Enlarge this image toggle caption Heather Rousseau/NPR Heather Rousseau/NPR There's fresh evidence that a Mediterranean diet can help cut the risk of atherosclerosis, a disease caused by the buildup of plaque in the arteries. That earlier study found that the risk was 30 percent lower for people eating the Mediterranean diet …

Mediterranean diet & diabetes
11 years, 2 months ago

Mediterranean diet & diabetes

The Hindu  

OLDER patients at high risk of heart disease who follow a Mediterranean diet rich in extra-virgin olive oil do not need to restrict calories, increase exercise, or lose weight to prevent diabetes, according to an article being published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers sought to determine whether following a Mediterranean diet could reduce incident diabetes without restrictions …

Mediterranean Diet vs. Cholesterol Pills: We Have a Winner
11 years, 5 months ago

Mediterranean Diet vs. Cholesterol Pills: We Have a Winner

Huff Post  

The woman had sudden, squeezing chest pains that traveled to her arm. Nearly two decades ago studies showed that heart patients who ate a Mediterranean Diet saw life-saving benefits. These numbers are unusual, and they were big enough to show convincingly that fewer heart problems occurred in those eating a Mediterranean diet than those on a low fat diet. Like …

Mediterranean diet cuts risk of heart attack and stroke: study
12 years, 1 month ago

Mediterranean diet cuts risk of heart attack and stroke: study

Raw Story  

Following a Mediterranean diet rich in either extra-virgin olive oil or nuts reduces the risk of people at risk of a heart attack or stroke suffering either event or dying of a heart condition by 30%, new research reveals. None had any cardiovascular disease when they enrolled in the study, but all were at risk of it because they had …

Mediterranean-style diets found to cut heart risks
12 years, 1 month ago

Mediterranean-style diets found to cut heart risks

Associated Press  

Pour on the olive oil, preferably over fish and vegetables: One of the longest and most scientific tests of a Mediterranean diet suggests this style of eating can cut the chance of suffering heart-related problems, especially strokes, in older people at high risk of them. Rachel Johnson, a University of Vermont professor who heads the American Heart Association’s nutrition committee, …

Spanish Test: Mediterranean Diet Shines In Clinical Study
12 years, 1 month ago

Spanish Test: Mediterranean Diet Shines In Clinical Study

NPR  

Spanish Test: Mediterranean Diet Shines In Clinical Study Enlarge this image toggle caption hiphoto40/iStockphoto.com hiphoto40/iStockphoto.com Editor's note: On June 13, 2018, the New England Journal of Medicine retracted the study that was the subject of this story. A careful test of the so-called Mediterranean diet involving more than 7,000 people at a high risk of having heart attacks and strokes …

Spanish Test: Mediterranean Diet Shines In Clinical Study
12 years, 1 month ago

Spanish Test: Mediterranean Diet Shines In Clinical Study

NPR  

Spanish Test: Mediterranean Diet Shines In Clinical Study Enlarge this image toggle caption hiphoto40/iStockphoto.com hiphoto40/iStockphoto.com Editor's note: On June 13, 2018, the New England Journal of Medicine retracted the study that was the subject of this story. A careful test of the so-called Mediterranean diet involving more than 7,000 people at a high risk of having heart attacks and strokes …

‘Mediterranean diet may not be good for some heart patients’
14 years, 10 months ago

‘Mediterranean diet may not be good for some heart patients’

The Hindu  

The Mediterranean diet, believed to be the healthiest in the world, may not be that good for certain people as it may raise their risk of heart attacks, a new study has claimed. For their study, the first to find supposedly good cholesterol can harm a subgroup of people, the researchers followed 767 heart patients for two years. Lead researcher …

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