It’s long been known that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest overall diets. Now, research shines new light on the ways that one of the diet’s main components — olive oil — helps boost heart health. In a recent analysis of long-term data by researchers of the … [Read more...] about Just a half tablespoon of olive oil can improve heart health
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Research tells us your gut health will improve with the Mediterranean diet
Trillions of bacteria and other microbes live in the human digestive system. Together, they form a community that's known as the gut microbiota. Many bacteria in the microbiota play important roles in human health, helping to metabolize food, strengthening intestinal integrity, … [Read more...] about Research tells us your gut health will improve with the Mediterranean diet
Researchers say this diet is best to maintain your eyes (and your overall health)
Our bodies need healthy nutrients. Ophthalmologists were looking for the best food to maintain the eyes. They conclude in this research that the Mediterranean diet with lots of fruit and vegetables olive oil and some meat, fish and red wine, is best to protect our eyes. The good … [Read more...] about Researchers say this diet is best to maintain your eyes (and your overall health)
Biochemical secrets of the Mediterranean Diet
We’ve all heard that the Mediterranean diet—rich in olive oil and vegetables—is good for our hearts, and now researchers believe they’ve finally found the “secret ingredient” that gives this diet such a powerful effect on health and longevity. When the unsaturated fat in olive … [Read more...] about Biochemical secrets of the Mediterranean Diet
Had it with the heartburn? Try a Mediterranean diet
April 2009 issue When I was a young assistant professor in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I often woke in the night with heartburn. I mentioned it to a few colleagues, who were surprised to hear I didn’t take an antacid every night—as they did—to prevent acid buildup in the stomach. … [Read more...] about Had it with the heartburn? Try a Mediterranean diet
