A recent study suggests that high blood levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, carotenoids, lycopene, riboflavin, folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin D may be associated with better cognitive performance later in life. Participants in the study included 116 healthy...
The Mediterranean diet — which is characterized by high amounts of vegetables, legumes, cereals, fish, fruits and nuts, healthy mono-saturated fats such as olive oil, low amounts of saturated fats, moderate alcohol intake, and low intake of meat and dairy...
Research has found that diets high in fat and processed sugar can lead to worsening symptoms in children with asthma. Now, a recent study suggests that children with asthma who follow the Mediterranean diet enriched with fatty fish may see...
The Mediterranean diet is characterized by high amounts of vegetables, legumes, cereals, fish, fruits and nuts, healthy mono-saturated fats like olive oil, low amounts of saturated fats, moderate alcohol intake, and low intake of meat and dairy products. A recent...
A recent study suggests that following a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet or a Mediterranean diet may be equally effective for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. A lacto-ovo vegetarian diet includes eggs and dairy, but excludes meat and fish. The Mediterranean...
The Mediterranean diet is characterized by high amounts of vegetables, legumes, cereals, fish, fruits and nuts, healthy mono-saturated fats like olive oil, low amounts of saturated fats, moderate alcohol intake, and low intake of meat and dairy products. A recent...
Pasta has gained a reputation for being fattening, and bad for people who are looking to lose weight or maintain their current weight. However, a recent study suggests that pasta is actually not fattening and may in fact reduce the...
Previous studies have found a link between several dietary patterns and a reduced risk of depression. A recent study suggests that eating a Mediterranean diet or any other diet that is high in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts and low...
The Mediterranean diet is based on the diets of people who live in the Mediterranean part of the world. It contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains and low levels of meats and saturated...
