Mayo Clinic Q&A: What makes the Mediterranean diet so healthy for your heart?

I've read that following the Mediterranean diet is good for your heart, but I'm not quite sure why. If I decide to give it a try, how would I get started? Read More

What Happens to Your Brain When You Follow the Mediterranean Diet

Promising research shows that the Mediterranean diet may boost brain health in a few key ways: by improving factors like memory, decreasing the risk of cognitive decline and bettering mood. Here's a ... Read More

Everything You Need to Know About the Mediterranean Diet

For the eighth year in a row, the US News and World Report has named the Mediterranean diet the best diet, and many consider it to be one of the best diets for weight loss. A recent study found that, ... Read More

Following the Mediterranean Diet? Dietitians Want You to Break This Habit

The Mediterranean diet is less of a “diet” and more of a sustainable eating pattern focused on whole foods. But if you’re primarily eating prepared meals and snacks or from restaurants, it can dampen ... Read More

7-Day Healthy Aging Meal Plan That Follows the Mediterranean Diet, Created by a Dietitian

This seven-day plan is set at 1,500 calories with modifications for 2,000 calories. Each day provides at least 56 g protein and 25 g of fiber to support healthy aging. This plan prioritizes ... Read More

This Diet Helps Lower Dementia Risk, And We May Finally Know Why

The Mediterranean diet and others like it have been extensively linked to reducing the risk of disease, cognitive decline, and premature death. Now a new study provides more evidence that this choice ... Read More

Mediterranean diet and exercise cut diabetes risk by nearly one-third, even without much weight loss, study finds

More than 4,700 adults aged 55 to 75 were involved in the six-year study. A large six-year trial found that older adults who combined a Mediterranean diet with regular exercise were far less likely to ... Read More

Mediterranean diet paired with other lifestyle changes slashes diabetes risk

Eating a Mediterranean diet — including lots of produce, whole grains and healthy fats — while also adding a few healthy lifestyle behaviors could lower your diabetes risk by almost a third. That's ... Read More

Mediterranean diet may not improve brain health in all aging populations

Share on Pinterest The Mediterranean diet may not provide brain health benefits to all populations, new research finds. Maskot/Getty Images Past studies show the Mediterranean diet may help protect a ... Read More

Lower-Calorie Mediterranean Diet With Exercise Cuts Diabetes Risk by 31%

Share on Pinterest Eating a Mediterranean diet and following a healthy lifestyle can be very effective in lowering diabetes risk. Ivan Solis/Stocksy United A Mediterranean diet, combined with calorie ... Read More