Articles about Mediterranean diet
Restaurants Embrace Crete’s Celebrated Diet
Visitors to Crete can be persuaded by its small restaurants to enjoy a traditional Cretan diet featuring high quality, extra virgin olive oil.
Study Shows Canola Oil Cannot Replace Olive Oil in a Mediterranean-Style Diet
Researchers concluded canola oil cannot be recommended as a suitable substitute for extra virgin olive oil in a Mediterranean-style diet.
Mediterranean Diet Protective Against Obesity in Children
A recent study in eight European countries has shown that children who consume a Mediterranean diet were less likely to be overweight.
Mediterranean Diet with a Swiss Twist Lowers Cancer and Heart Disease Risk
Even a culturally-adapted adherence to the traditional Mediterranean style diet can extend lives.
Researchers Trace Mediterranean Diet’s Origin to Ancient Greek Medicine
The Mediterranean diet may have been conceived by early doctors as a form of medicinal treatment.
Mediterranean Diet Associated with Longevity
Harvard researchers provide additional evidence that a Mediterranean Diet is associated with a longer life.
International Foundation to Promote Mediterranean Diet
An international foundation will bring together multidisciplinary knowledge and expertise dedicated to the promotion of the Mediterranean diet.
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk of Kidney Disease
Dietary patterns that closely resembled the Mediterranean diet were linked with a 50 percent reduced risk of developing chronic kidney disease.
Not Such a Mediterranean Diet for College Students in Spain
A recent study finds that most Spanish university students opt for a diet that is high in meat and dairy but low in fruits and vegetables.
Mediterranean Diet Can Reverse Metabolic Syndrome
A new study finds that following a Mediterranean diet can reverse metabolic syndrome, which afflicts up to 25 percent of adults.
Mediterranean Diet, Workplace Health at Harvard Conference
The Harvard School of Public Health is hosting two events at the end of September celebrating Greek food and the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
Mediterranean Diet Found to Decrease Mouth Cancer Risk
While eating raw, unprocessed foods seems to reduce the risk for mouth cancer, it's also what you’re not eating.
Confused by Diet Options? Doctors Say Keep it Simple, Mediterranean
With studies giving conflicting information on the effectiveness of diet options, doctors say keeping it simple and "Mediterranean" is the way.