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Mediterranean diet linked to longer life | KurzweilAI

Mediterranean diet linked to longer life | KurzweilAI | Longevity science | Scoop.it
The Mediterranean diet appears to be associated with longer telomere length — a marker of slower aging and thus long life, a study published in the BMJ this week suggests.

The Mediterranean diet has been consistently linked with health benefits, including reduced mortality and reduced risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease.

The diet is based on a high intake of vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes (such as peas, beans and lentils), and (mainly unrefined) grains; a high intake of olive oil but a low intake of saturated fats; a moderately high intake of fish, a low intake of dairy products, meat and poultry; and regular but moderate intake of alcohol (specifically wine with meals).
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Olive oil and Med style diet linked to bone health

Olive oil and Med style diet linked to bone health | Longevity science | Scoop.it
Consumption of a Mediterranean style diet, enriched with olive oil, could help to protect bone health, according to new research.

 

"This is the first randomized study which demonstrates that olive oil preserves bone, at least as inferred by circulating bone markers, in humans," said the lead physician and study author.

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Good Fat vs. Low Fat | Kardea Nutrition

Wondering if a high-fat, heart healthy Mediterranean diet is better than the low fat heart healthy diets?

 

Kardea Nutrition has written a report that will help you find an answer that works for you.  Learn the 5 Rules for Eating Healthy Oils and the 6 Steps for Keeping Healthy Oils Healthy (pdf)

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Mediterranean diet may be best for diabetes

Diets lean on meat and rich in healthy fats like olive oil were most effective at promoting weight loss and lowering blood sugar among people with diabetes in a review of evidence from the last 10 years.

Benefits were also seen with diets low in carbohydrates, high in protein or low in simple sugars.

 

 

Vincent D'Antonio's curator insight, June 10, 2013 9:09 AM

Diet based on a healthy region of the world.

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Review backs nutrition for cutting stroke risk

Review backs nutrition for cutting stroke risk | Longevity science | Scoop.it

Increasing dietary intake of fruit and vegetables could help slash the risk of stroke, though more information is needed on how other nutrients and diets can modify risks, says a new review of clinical data.

 

Due to small study groups, inconsistent data, and numerous variables, there is no one diet or nutrient proven to reduce stroke.

 

Bottom Line?

Plenty of vegetables and fruits are healthy for the body, no matter who you ask. When it comes to fat, salt, fish, and other dietary factors, there is no shining answer. But minimizing salt, avoiding fried foods, and enjoying life a little won't steer you wrong.

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The Diet That Saves the Brain

The Diet That Saves the Brain | Longevity science | Scoop.it
The first study to specifically examine the effects of the Mediterranean diet found benefits to the brain.

 

Coming out in this month's issue of Archives of Neurology, a new study indicates that the eating pattern typically called the 'Mediterranean diet,' might help protect the small blood vessels in the brain. This could mean less stroke and less memory loss for people that eat within these guidelines, though the results are an association only and not considered hard proof. 

 

People who ate more monounsaturated fats (such as in olive oil) had the best brain scans.

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