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The Mediterranean diet is based on the common dietary habits of the 16 countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. A study published in the British Medical Journal in June of 2009, found that it was the plant based focus of the Mediterranean diet that produced most of its health benefits.http://abcnews.go.com/Health/WellnessNews/story?id=7911505&page=1
In August 2009, Italian researchers announced that they had found that a Mediterranean diet helped type 2 diabetics manage their disease better than a low fat diet.
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Fast Facts
- May provide health benefits
- More like a lifestyle than diet
- 1/2 of fat calories come from monounsaturated fatAHA: Mediterranean Diet
- Has its own unique food pyramid
- Uses olive oil
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Mediterranean Diet and Health
In Mediterranean countries, heart disease is not as prevalent as it is the United States.AHA: Mediterranean Diet In 2007, a United States study showed that people who followed the Mediterranean diet had a lower risk for heart disease and cancer. -
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Meditteranean Diet and Alzheimer's
The August 12, 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association published research indicating that elderly adults who were physically active and who ate according to the principles of the Mediterranean diet were less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. Previous studies have shown a slower rate of cognitive decline in adults who followed a Mediterranean diet.http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090811161306.htm
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American Heart Association: Mediterranean Diet
There's no one "Mediterranean" diet. At least 16 countries border the Mediterranean Sea. Diets vary between these countries and also between regions within a country. Many differences in culture, ethnic background, religion, economy and agricultural production result in different diets.americanheart.org -
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How to beat depression with the right diet
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Mediterranean diet 'can help stave off depression'
It found that people who ate a diet high in Mediterranean-style foods, such as pulses, fruits, nuts, cereals, fish and olive oil were 30% less likely to ...guardian.co.uk (October 31, 2009) -
Low-fat diet 'puts dieters in better moods'
Mediterranean diet can help beat the blues Washington, Oct 6 (ANI): People who follow Mediterranean diet, an eating regimen which is rich in vegetables, ...India Business Blog (blog) (November 10, 2009) -
Mind and Meaning: Fruit and veg can help slay dark demons
One rich in fish, fruit and vegetable, broadly described as a Mediterranean diet, has been encouraged so as to prevent heart disease. Meanwhile a diet high ...Irish Independent (November 09, 2009)
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