The Mediterranean Diet and Its Health Benefits for Obesity and Weight Loss

Here are 10 studies related to the Mediterranean diet, obesity, and weight loss:

1. Mediterranean diet in the management and prevention of obesity
   LJ Dominguez, N Veronese, G Di Bella (2023) - Experimental
   This study explores the relationship between the Mediterranean diet and obesity, with a focus on chronic diseases associated with obesity.

2. The role of the Mediterranean diet on weight loss and obesity-related diseases
   R Estruch, E Ros (2020) - Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
   Investigates the effects of Mediterranean diet on weight loss and obesity, highlighting how energy-restricted diets result in modest weight loss.

3. Systematic review of the Mediterranean diet for long-term weight loss
   JG Mancini, KB Filion, R Atallah (2016) - The American Journal of Medicine
   Examines how the Mediterranean diet impacts weight loss and cardiovascular risk factors.

4. Exploring the relationship between the Mediterranean diet and weight loss maintenance: The MedWeight study
   D Poulimeneas, CA Anastasiou, I Santos (2020) - British Journal of Nutrition
   Focuses on the long-term maintenance of weight loss associated with adherence to the Mediterranean diet.

5. Obesity and the Mediterranean diet: a review of evidence of the role and sustainability of the Mediterranean diet
   S D'Innocenzo, C Biagi, M Lanari (2019) - Nutrients
   Reviews the sustainability of the Mediterranean diet in preventing obesity and promoting weight loss.

6. Obesity and the Mediterranean diet: a systematic review of observational and intervention studies
   G Buckland, A Bach, L Serra‐Majem (2008) - Obesity Reviews
   Analyzes the link between Mediterranean diet adherence and reduced obesity levels.

7. Central obesity and the Mediterranean diet: A systematic review of intervention trials
   CL Bendall, HL Mayr, RS Opie (2018) - Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
   Focuses on how the Mediterranean diet impacts waist circumference and central obesity.

8. Mediterranean diet and weight loss: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
   K Esposito, CM Kastorini, DB Panagiotakos (2011) - Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders
   Meta-analysis evaluating the Mediterranean diet's effects on weight loss in randomized trials.

9. The Mediterranean diet and health: A comprehensive overview
   M Guasch‐Ferré, WC Willett (2021) - Journal of Internal Medicine
   Comprehensive review on the Mediterranean diet's effects on various health outcomes, including obesity.

10. Mediterranean diet and obesity-related disorders: what is the evidence?
    G Muscogiuri, L Verde, C Sulu, N Katsiki (2022) - Current Obesity Reports
    Reviews the effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet in managing obesity-related disorders.

11. Increased body mass index is associated with specific regional alterations in brain structure Medic, N., Ziauddeen, H., Ersche, K. et al. Increased body mass index is associated with specific regional alterations in brain structure. Int J Obes 40, 1177–1182 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/ijo.2016.42 Our data indicate that higher BMI leads to thinning of brain areas, specifically in the left LOC and right vmPFC. These regions are important for evaluating rewards and controlling goals, which may change as BMI increases.

These studies provide valuable insights into how the Mediterranean diet impacts weight management and obesity prevention.