Category Archives: Mediterranean Diet
Right Diet Preserves Brain Function and Size
Neurology last year reported that the proper diet seems to help prevent age-related brain shrinkage and cognitive decline. From the press release: People with diets high in several vitamins or in omega 3 fatty acids are less likely to have the brain … Continue reading
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Ketogenic Mediterranean Diet Now in Book Form
A number of my patients and blog readers have asked for a more comprehensive presentation of the Ketogenic Mediterranean Diet. The KMD, as you may be aware, is the basis for the Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet. Both of them are in … Continue reading
Does Olive Oil Protect Against Stroke?
Older adults with high olive oil consumption have a lower risk of stroke, according to French investigators. The Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, has long been linked to lower rates of stroke and other health benefits. The French researchers wondered stroke … Continue reading
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How Are Green and Black Olives Different?
Laura Dolson over at About.com explains the differences and briefly discusses olive processing in a recent post. Olives, of course, are time-honored components of the Mediterranean diet. I’ve had a few good crops in my backyard here in Arizona. Steve … Continue reading
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Mediterranean Diet Linked to Brain Preservation
The Mediterranean diet slowed age-related mental decline in elderly Chicago residents, according to researchers at Rush University Medical Center. The investigators noted that a Manhattan population following the Mediterranean diet also showed slower mental decline and lower rates of Alzheimers … Continue reading
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Mediterranean Diet Linked to Less Sudden Cardiac Death in Women
A Mediterranean-style diet is one of four factors helping to greatly reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death in women, as reported by Reuters on June 5, 2011. The other factors reducing risk were maintainence of a healthy weight, regular … Continue reading
Mediterranean Diet Ranks No.2 Overall
US News and World Report a couple months ago ranked 20 popular diets for weight loss, overall healthfulness, and diabetes and heart disease management. Overall best diet was awarded to the DASH diet. Mediterranean came in No.2. The Mayo Clinic … Continue reading
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Olives But Were Afraid to Ask…
Olives and olive oil are iconic components of the the Mediterranean diet. Nutrition Diva Monica Reinagel has a wonderful post about olives and olive oil. What are the best olives to eat? How are olives processed? Are olives more heathful than olive … Continue reading
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Mediterranean Diet for Diabetes
In 2009, Current Diabetes Reports published “The usefulness of a Mediterranean-based diet in individuals with type 2 diabetes,” by Catherine M. Champagne, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.N. Unfortunately, the full article isn’t available to you at no cost. But I read it. … Continue reading
