Mediterranean Diet For Life

The Mediterranean Diet does it again. This time, being linked to a longer healthier life.

Researchers at the University of Athens Medical School looked at the eating habits of more than 23,000 Greeks. They found that consuming vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes and olive oil, keeping alcohol intake moderate and avoiding too much meat … was linked to a longer healthier life.

Interesting.

In their study, they found that eating lots of fish and going light on dairy products does NOT seem to increase longevity.

Very interesting.

Following a Mediterranean diet, so-called because it is based on the traditional eating habits of those in that region of the world, has been shown to improve health and help people live longer in several studies, but this report — appearing June 23 in the online edition of BMJ — analyzes the main components of the diet.

More information
The American Heart Association has more about Mediterranean diets.