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Mediterranean diet and life expectancy; beyond olive oil, fruits, and vegetables
Purpose of review: The recent relevant evidence of the effects of the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) and lifestyle on health (2015 and first months of 2016). Recent findings: Large observational prospective epidemiological studies with adequate control of confounding and two large randomized trials support the benefits of the Mediterranean dietary pattern to increase life expectancy, reduce the risk of major chronic disease, and improve quality of life and well-being. Recently, 19 new studies from large prospective studies showed – with nearly perfect consistency – strong benefits of the MedDiet to reduce the risk of my...
Source: Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care - October 7, 2016 Category: Nutrition Tags: NUTRITION AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTION: Edited by Annemie M.W.J. Schols and Labros S. Sidossis Source Type: research