How safe is the Paleo diet?

The popular low-carbohydrate, high-fat ‘Paleo’ diet can cause weight gain and predispose followers to diabetes, say researchers, who recommend a Mediterranean diet instead.

Cholesterol levels improve with weight loss, healthy fat-rich diet

Weight loss programs that provide healthy fats, such as olive oil in the Mediterranean diet, or a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet have similar impacts on pound-shedding, research shows.

Even fried food has nutritional value, when cooked in olive oil

In the Mediterranean diet, cooking in olive oil is found to increase the phenolic content of vegetables, while cooking generally increases the levels of antioxidants.

Mediterranean-style diet may protect against brain aging

Adhering to components of the Mediterranean diet could protect the brain from shrinkage that typically occurs with aging, according to the results of a new study.

High dietary fiber intake linked to health promoting short chain fatty acids

Eating a lot of fiber-rich foods, such as fruit, vegetables, and legumes — typical of a Mediterranean diet — is linked to a rise in health promoting short chain fatty acids, finds research.

Mediterranean diet best for a healthy gut, study finds

A new study of the eating habits of 153 Italians shows that a Mediterranean diet may be best for the production of healthy short-chain fatty acids.

Fruit and vegetables aren’t only good for a healthy body; they protect your mind too

Eating a Mediterranean diet or other healthy dietary pattern, comprising of fruit, vegetables, legumes, and nuts and low in processed meats, is associated with preventing the onset of depression, according to research. A large study of 15,093 people suggests depression could be linked with nutrient deficits.

Mediterranean diet with olive oil linked to reduced risk of breast cancer

A study in Spain cautiously suggests that a Mediterranean diet with olive oil may help prevent breast cancer, compared with a low-fat diet.

The fear of trying new foods may have negative dietary implications

A study conducted at the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country has concluded that neophobic children have a lower quality index in terms of the Mediterranean dietFood neophobia is the fear…

Extra nuts or oil with Mediterranean diet could protect memory

A new study suggests that supplementing the Mediterranean diet with extra helpings of mixed nuts or extra virgin olive oil was improved cognitive function in older adults.

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