Here a list of the best resources of the week about the effects of the Mediterranean diet and health
- Mediterranean Diet May Help Alzheimer’s Patients Live Longer – A Mediterranean diet may help people with Alzheimer’s disease live longer than patients who eat a more traditional Western diet. The study is published in the September 11, 2007, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. More: Here – Here – Here – Here
- Mediterranean diet and all-causes mortality after myocardial infarction: results from the GISSI-Prevenzione trial – Myocardial infarction patients can respond positively to simple dietary advice, and this can be expected to lead to a substantial reduction in the risk of early death. Regardless of any drug treatment prescribed, clinicians should routinely advise patients with myocardial infarction to increase their frequency of consumption of Mediterranean foods.
- Mediterranean Diet, Lifestyle Factors, and 10-Year Mortality in Elderly European Men and Women – Among individuals aged 70 to 90 years, adherence to a Mediterranean diet and healthful lifestyle is associated with a more than 50% lower rate of all-causes and cause-specific mortality
- Influence of the Mediterranean Diet on the Risk of Cancers of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract – The hypothesis that the Mediterranean diet has a beneficial role on the risk of cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract has been evaluated using data from three case-control studies conducted in Italy between 1992 and 2000. For all cancers considered, a reduced risk was found for increasing levels of the Mediterranean score. This study provides evidence that an a priori defined nutritional pattern, which includes several aspects of the Mediterranean diet, favorably affects the risk of cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract.
- Eat plenty of produce and whole grains
- Savor leisurely dining
- Practice portion control
- Eat a variety of unprocessed, fresh foods
- Spice up your plate
- Study: Easing arthritis with Mediterranean diet – A Mediterranean diet, packed with fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil, may have anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, and people who learn about the Mediterranean diet with hands-on instruction are more likely to experience the benefits than those who only receive written dietary instruction, a study found. More info
- Mediterranean diet beats low-fat regimen – A daily dose of virgin olive oil and mixed nuts may be healthier for the heart than a low-fat diet, new research has found.
- Asthma in Kids Study – Diet and climate have a major part to play in the better quality of life in the Mediterranean, compared to the damper and colder climes of Northern Europe. The findings also reinforce the researchers’ earlier findings that a fish-rich diet in pregnancy can help to protect children from asthma and allergies.
- More interesting Mediterranean Diet research – A group of researchers in Spain compared a Mediterranean style diet to a low-fat American Heart Association (AHA) type diet, showing a significant reduction in blood pressure, cholesterol, fasting blood sugar and other markers of inflammation associated with heart disease.
- The Mediterranean Diet and heart attack survival – We know that the Mediterranean Diet can help prevent cardiovascular disease, but what if you have an acute coronary event anyway?
- Tomatoes, Olive Oil, and Heart Disease – The lycopenes are good for you, olive oil is good for you, and best of all, they taste good together.
- Mediterranean Diet, lifestyle factors, and the elderly – Researchers in the Department of Dietetics at Harokopio University, in Athens, Greece, evaluated the combined effects of a Mediterranean Diet, alcohol consumption, physical activity, and other factors on the cholesterol levels of persons 65 and over.
- A healthy diet helps you avoid skin cancer – High levels of sun exposure causes this oxidative damage to skin cells, which can lead to skin cancer. On the other hand, we also know that anti-oxidants in the diet, like vitamins C and E, can help reduce this damage.
- Mediterranean diets – I’ve noticed I eat at a lot of Mediterranean places since I’ve been trying to eat healthy. I did some research and learned that it’s one of the healthiest diets in the world.
- The Mediterranean Diet – A food and travel adventure in Sicily
- Shitake Mushrooms
- Walnuts
- Blueberries
- Salmon
- Garlic
- Avocado
- Black Beans
- Apples
- Dark Green, Leafy Vegetables
- 75 percent of Americans overweight by 2015 – “Obesity is a public health crisis. If the rate of obesity and overweight continues at this pace, by 2015, 75 percent of adults and nearly 24 percent of U.S. children and adolescents will be overweight or obese,”
- There’s oil, then there’s “oil.” – Generally, olive oil is extracted by pressing or crushing olives. Olive oil comes in different varieties depending upon the processing used. Varieties include:
- Extra virgin: Considered the best and least processed, compressing the oil from the first olive pressing.
- Virgin: From the second pressing.
- Pure: Undergoes some processing such as filtering and refining.
- Extra light: Undergoes considerable processing and only retains a very mild olive flavor.
- Spaghetti Squash Gets High Marks In Health Department – I realize that genetics and exercise play an important role in our well-being. But food plays a starring role. When I try to make a recipe taste good yet be low in calories and fat, it is for a good purpose.
- My big, fat, Greek cooking class – The Mediterranean diet has been lauded in recent years for its health benefits. Hurst attributes that partially to the use of fresh ingredients, not processed food. Lemon, basil, oregano, cinnamon, mint and olive oil are essential to many Greek dishes. Meat is reserved mostly for guests.
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- Does drinking your fruit and veggies count? – Sure, juice is nutritious, but you’re better off sticking with solids
- What are the basic elements of the Mediterranean diet? – Olive oil, vegetables, fruit, legumes and pulses; grains including bread, rice, pasta; nuts and seeds; some dairy especially cheese and yoghurt rather than drinking milk; some fish and seafood; a little bit of chicken, less meat.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g. bell peppers, broccoli, celery, onion, carrots)
- 2 cups frozen spinach (e.g.IGLO with boursin)
- Italian style oven dish2 oz mozarella (sliced)
- 2 oz pecorino (in small cubes or grated)
- 1 can tuna on water
- 2 liq oz soy cream ‘cuisine’ (i.e. meant to use for preparing meals)
- 1 tablespoon pesto (genovese)
- A dash bruschetta herbs (green)
- A dash white pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 cups sliced potatoes
- Mediterranean diet plan – Here’s a Mediterranean diet plan for the summer months of July, August and September. A different Mediterranean diet menu for every day based on the best seasonal produce.
