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 Medicine, the discovery of the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet can be attributed to the American scientist Ancel Keys of the University of Minnesota School of Power, who highlighted the correlation between cardiovascular disease and diet for the first time. "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. Composition of mediterranean diet Mediterranean diet comprises of whole grains, healthy fats, fresh fruits and vegetables and lean proteins like fish, legumes and nuts. Benefits of Mediterranean diet Mediterranean diet can help reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes, lower incidence of diabetes due to balanced blood sugar levels and prevent age-related cognitive decline, according to Chawla.

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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, 4 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 …

Live long and healthy: Follow these simple diet tips
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Live long and healthy: Follow these simple diet tips

Hindustan Times  

Living long and healthy is a wish that people all over the world are obsessed with. Here are a few dietary tips that we can follow to have a long and healthy life: Prioritise plant proteins: While proteins contribute to a healthy body, it is important to know where we should get the right proteins from. While plant-based proteins such …

Extra virgin olive oil may not be healthy for heart, study finds
7 months ago

Extra virgin olive oil may not be healthy for heart, study finds

Hindustan Times  

Extra virgin olive oil holds the reputation of being one of the healthiest food items that can be consumed for a healthy heart. The study included that consuming less extra virgin olive oil may actually benefit in boosting heart health. Consuming less extra virgin olive oil with a plant-based diet can help in alleviating high risks of heart diseases. The …

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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Mediterranean diet or not, eating seasonally can be good for you
9 months, 1 week ago

Mediterranean diet or not, eating seasonally can be good for you

Associated Press  

As peak summer approaches in Sicily, Anna Fiannaca prefers the peppers, eggplants and zucchini her brothers grow over the packaged food in the supermarket. “Seasonal eating is kind of a pathway to build a broader diet variety,” said Sharon Gray, a registered dietician who supervises the University of Connecticut’s community nutrition program. “A lot of adults don’t like a lot …

A 25-year-long study finds Mediterranean diet can help women live longer
9 months, 4 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 …

National Olive Day 2024: 6 surprising health benefits of olives, from cancer prevention to supporting bone health
9 months, 4 weeks ago

National Olive Day 2024: 6 surprising health benefits of olives, from cancer prevention to supporting bone health

Hindustan Times  

National Olive Day is celebrated every year on June 1. Extra virgin olive oil is traditionally used in Mediterranean cuisine, a diet promoting good health and longevity. Olives, the small fruits derived from the olive tree, possess wonderful benefits for heart health, bone health, cancer prevention and digestive health. A good source of monounsaturated fat, extra virgin olive oil has …

The more women followed this diet, the longer they lived
10 months 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 …

Decades of studies finds plant-based diet is actually better for longevity
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Decades of studies finds plant-based diet is actually better for longevity

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. Read our privacy policy Vegetarian and vegan diets are linked to better health, including lower …

Is A Vegan Diet The Best Option For Your Heart Health? Cardiologists Weigh In
1 year, 1 month ago

Is A Vegan Diet The Best Option For Your Heart Health? Cardiologists Weigh In

Huff Post  

Eoneren via Getty Images If prioritizing heart health is one of your health goals, it’s natural to wonder how your diet can have an impact. Is eating a vegan diet better for heart health than the Mediterranean diet? Dr. Ailin Barseghian El-Farra, a cardiologist with UCI Health, said the reason a vegan diet is good for heart health is because …

5 delectable Mediterranean diet recipes for weight loss
1 year, 2 months ago

5 delectable Mediterranean diet recipes for weight loss

Hindustan Times  

A healthy way of life and a sustainable diet pattern, Mediterranean diet is usually followed for controlling hypertension, blood sugar levels and managing weight. Rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, fibre, antioxidants, and proteins, the Mediterranean diet supports heart health, digestive well-being, and overall vitality," says Dr Charu Dua, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Ingredients: Chickpeas, …

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 …

Replacing fish with beef or chicken in Mediterranean diet could give even more benefits to the brain
1 year, 11 months ago

Replacing fish with beef or chicken in Mediterranean diet could give even more benefits to the brain

Daily Mail  

Including beef, chicken or pork in your Mediterranean diet could help stave off Alzheimer's, a study suggests. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego, found that a modified version of the famous diet that incorporated foods from the typical low-carb, high fat, keto diet reduced levels of a neurotransmitter in the brain linked with cognitive decline. Researchers found that …

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 …

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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How to adapt the Mediterranean Diet to the Indian plate
2 years, 1 month ago

How to adapt the Mediterranean Diet to the Indian plate

Live Mint  

When someone says the words “Mediterranean diet,” I immediately conjure up images of lying on a beach chair somewhere on the coast of Italy, popping olives into my mouth, and drinking Aperol Spritz while on vacation. In short, when someone utters the Mediterranean diet in my ear, I’m transported to a relaxed slice of heaven to enjoy dolce far niente …

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 …

Kidney Health: Mediterranean Diet Plays a Vital Role in Proper Functioning of Kidneys, Says Study
3 years, 2 months ago

Kidney Health: Mediterranean Diet Plays a Vital Role in Proper Functioning of Kidneys, Says Study

News 18  

The kidney may be a tiny organ but has a very significant role to play in maintaining our overall health. A recent study published in the Clinical Nutrition journal – the official journal of The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, suggests that a Mediterranean diet with plenty of extra virgin olive oil could facilitate the smooth functioning of …

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 …

5 Amazing Health Benefits of Olive Oil
4 years, 4 months ago

5 Amazing Health Benefits of Olive Oil

News 18  

Olive oil, a major constituent of the Mediterranean cuisine, has quickly gained popularity as one of the healthiest oils in the world. Improves heart health Research studies show that olive oil is highly beneficial for the heart. Olive oil is also effective in reducing blood pressure and is shown to help reduce the need for blood pressure medications in some …

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 …

What's the Mediterranean diet and how can it help me lose weight and feel better
5 years, 1 month ago

What's the Mediterranean diet and how can it help me lose weight and feel better

ABC  

Unlike many diets, the Mediterranean diet doesn't promote a specific step-by-step eating pattern or menu planner. A number of studies into the traditional diet of the people from the island of Crete, in Greece — along with other Mediterranean populations — have found this diet particularly beneficial for good heart health. Vegetables at every meal ; Fruit; Fish; Healthy sources …

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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Everything You Need To Know About The Mediterranean Diet
6 years, 2 months ago

Everything You Need To Know About The Mediterranean Diet

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING U.S. News & World Report, a noted authority on both ranking things and consumer advice, has named the Mediterranean diet the best diet for 2019, and for good reason. But the plan most people follow today is based on the 1993 Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, a guide created to familiarize people with the most common foods of that …

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 …

Olive can be used to decrease heart diseases
7 years, 11 months ago

Olive can be used to decrease heart diseases

India TV News  

Heart diseases continue to kill one person every 33 seconds in India. Health experts have revealed that olive oil can help in reducing cardio vascular diseases in masses. Olive oil is rich in MUFA or mono unsaturated fatty acids which helps in improving glycemic control and plasma lipid control and increase insulin sensitivity in diabetics and improve cardio vascular health, …

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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Want a better memory? The Mediterranean diet is the way to go
8 years, 7 months ago

Want a better memory? The Mediterranean diet is the way to go

Firstpost  

The main foods in the Mediterranean diet include plant foods, such as leafy greens, fresh fruit and vegetables, cereals, beans, seeds, nuts, and legumes. Sydney: A Mediterranean diet can improve your cognitive function, reduce chances of Alzheimer and improve heart conditions, shows a new study. So, regardless of being located outside of what is considered the Mediterranean region, the positive …

Mediterranean diet might work far better than cutting fat to lose weight, says study that shakes up diet industry
8 years, 9 months ago

Mediterranean diet might work far better than cutting fat to lose weight, says study that shakes up diet industry

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. Many popular diets might be entirely wrong because they recommend cutting down on fat but …

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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Mediterranean diet of fish, vegetables and olive oil may cut risk of breast cancer returning
8 years, 9 months ago

Mediterranean diet of fish, vegetables and olive oil may cut risk of breast cancer returning

Daily Mail  

A Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, fish and olive oil may reduce the risk of breast cancer returning A Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, fish and olive oil may reduce the risk of breast cancer returning. Research published last year in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine also found that eating a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra virgin olive oil was …

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 …

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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Mediterranean diet: The secret to a long life... drink a shot of olive oil every day
9 years, 5 months ago

Mediterranean diet: The secret to a long life... drink a shot of olive oil every day

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. The more bugs the better Complex high fat foods such as extra virgin olive …

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 …

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 …

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