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Addressing Dementia, Macular Degeneration, and Prostate Cancer With the Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean diet, ranked the best diet by U.S. News & World Report for six consecutive years, is renowned for its cardiovascular benefits, and its benefits extend beyond that. In this article, Man Man, a nutritionist at the All Round Clinic in Taiwan, will provide insights on combating age-related macular degeneration, prostate cancer, and dementia…


2 Diets and 6 Supplements That Improve Depression

While depression is a complex condition with a wide range of potential causes and treatments, research has shown that diet can play an important role in both preventing and treating depressive symptoms. Mediterranean Diet and Depression One key area of research in this field has focused on the relationship between diet quality and depression risk….


Mediterranean Diet Awarded the Best Diet Plan 6 Years in Succession

Each year, U.S. News & World Report ranks the best diet plans. This year marks the sixth consecutive year that the Mediterranean diet has been ranked the best diet overall. The Mediterranean diet is a healthy departure from our typical modern diet. Daily Diet Composition The typical diet includes: Carbohydrates. White rice, white flour, and sugars…


How to Eat Mediterranean to Live to Be 100 Years Old

What if changing your diet meant that you might be able to live to be 100? Too good to be true? Research says otherwise and to “pass the olive oil.” The Mediterranean Diet: a Prescription for Good Health What is the Mediterranean diet? It’s been touted for years by doctors, researchers, and registered dietitians as…


A Diet That Beats Mediterranean Diet in Cutting Visceral Fat

The Mediterranean diet can help lose weight, protect the heart, and prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and dementia. It is recognized as the best diet overall. However, a modified version called the “Green Mediterranean Diet” is more effective in getting rid of visceral fat—one of the factors that cause many chronic diseases. The Green…


AHA News: What Goes Into a Mediterranean Diet, and How to Get Started

By American Heart Association If you know anything about healthy eating, you’ve probably heard that the benefits of Mediterranean-style eating are as clear as the crystal sea at a Greek island getaway. But for someone just testing the waters of heart-healthy eating, the specifics of such a diet can get a little murky. That’s because…


6 Common Mistakes That Make This Top-Ranked Health Diet Ineffective

The US News & World Report magazine invites many experts in cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, nutrition, obesity and food psychology to review and rank dozens of diets each year. Among them, the Mediterranean diet has been ranked as the “Best Diet Overall” for five years in a row and ranked the first in several categories in…


Follow This Diet to Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease and Heart Disease

For years, natural health experts and knowledgeable physicians and nutritionists have advised the Mediterranean diet for its heart-healthy, life-prolonging effects.  High in healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, and fish and low in saturated fats, sugar, and red meat, the benefits of this way of eating are backed by an accumulating body of international scientific evidence.  Now,…