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5 reasons why you should start taking the Mediterranean diet today

Mediterranean diet leads to a longer and healthier life.

By: Palak Juneja   | | Published: June 6, 2016 11:28 am
Tags: Fruits  Mediterranean diet  Vegetables  
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A Mediterranean diet brings in the richness of foods that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects together with all vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, olive oil and a little wine. As a result the Mediterranean diet leads to a longer and healthier life. Here are 5 benefits of Mediterranean diet that you must know. Also Read - Green Mediterranean diet could benefit people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

  1. The Mediterranean diet has innumerable health benefits. From reversing the process of ageing to protection against cancer and diabetes, the diet is full of healthy nutrients and fats.
  2. High in fruits, vegetables, fish and unrefined foods, the Mediterranean diet is likely to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people as it focuses more on eating healthy food. Read how Mediterranean diet can lower your risk of second heart attack.
  3. Not only this, but the studies suggest that the Mediterranean diet also improves the digestive health. The intake of high dietary fiber promoting short chain fatty acids (SCFA) has been linked to health promoting effects including a reduced risk of inflammatory diseases. You may read how Mediterranean diet improves the digestive health.
  4. A Mediterranean diet also helps in preventing cancer like breast cancer. According to a study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, this diet can lower your risk of breast cancer by a whopping 68%. This diet is beneficial for your health as it keeps cancer and heart diseases at bay. See how Mediterranean diet helps lower the risk of breast cancer by 68%.
  5. A study revealed that people taking the Mediterranean diet can help reduce the symptoms of sleep apnea leading to an increase in physical activity and a greater decrease in abdominal fat. Read why Mediterranean diet is great for your health.

Image source: Shutterstock Also Read - Mediterranean diet named ‘Best Diet Overall’ of 2021: What is so special about this diet?



Published : June 6, 2016 11:28 am
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