Mediterranean Diet & Longevity

The Mediterranean Diet has long been deemed a healthy choice.? It is:

• Rich in plant-based food: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds;
• Olive oil as the main source of fat;
• Moderate amounts of fish, poultry, dairy, eggs, and alcohol; and
• Very limited meats, sweets, and processed food.

Researchers wanted to understand why the Med Diet improves longevity.? They followed 25,315 American female health care professionals for 25 years.? Data included diet, blood samples, and biomarker measurements.

They found that higher adherence to the Med Diet resulted in a 23% reduced risk of all-cause mortality.? These results were partially explained by healthier BMI and metabolism rates, and lower inflammation and insulin resistance levels.

Takeaway:? The Med Diet eating pattern is likely to improve health and increase longevity.

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Source

Shafqat Ahmad, et al., Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Risk of All-Cause Mortality in Women | Nutrition, Obesity, Exercise | JAMA Network Open | JAMA Network, May 31, 2024.

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