Consumption of the Mediterranean diet is associated with a different microbiota composition compared to Western-type dietary patterns. The microbiota composition associated with MD is characterized by higher microbial biodiversity. This characteristic of gut microbiota is defined as "α-diversity," demonstrating the number of species present in the microbiota and is associated with the health of individuals

A new study analyzing food intake data and health outcomes of nearly half a million UK residents has found that switching to a healthy diet – and sticking to it – can add up to 10 years to your life.

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Finally, after two years of dedicated work on the vision of Meals For Longevity, I had the opportunity to use my very first recipe for its final review.

Chef Giuseppe Urbano is testing bowl style recipes inspired by a modern way of eating found in healthy fast food restaurants.

We are nearly finished with the final testing for 40 meals (20 lunches and 20 dinners). This will provide you with a large number of opportunities to create several weeks' worth of Mediterranean Diet weekly meal plans.

Two years have passed since our initial vision, followed by studies, applications, and testing. E-recipes for the Mediterranean diet are now being published online!

This research shows an association between erythritol consumption and cardiovascular disease. The studies included in this analysis also suggest a possible mechanism of action: a prothrombotic effect of erythritol on platelets, possibly at levels of consumption considered safe by the FDA. Providers may consider these findings when counseling patients on weight loss and low-calorie sweeteners.

Specific ingredients of Mediterranean diet could prevent colorectal cancer by either reducing inflammation or preserving a healthy microbiota in the intestine.

The Mediterranean diet for type 1 diabetes

The odds of Parkinson’s disease decreased by higher Mediterranean diet adherence and increased by higher Western pattern adherence, especially sweets intake in this pattern, suggesting population ≥50 years should adhere to Mediterranean diet pattern and decrease the adherence to Western pattern, reducing the intake of sweets.

When expecting a baby the Mediterranean Diet can play an important role..

A holistic, systems approach is necessary to truly prevent disease and cultivate well-being using the lifestyle intervention tools of nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and connection.

Are you thinking in giving to your children the best healthy eating options?

Loneliness doubled mortality risk for women and nearly

doubled it for men.

A higher percentage of daily energy consumption of ultraprocessed foods was associated with cognitive decline among adults from an ethnically diverse sample. These findings support current public health recommendations on limiting ultraprocessed food consumption because of their potential harm to cognitive function.

Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet improves clinical scores and inflammatory markers in children and adolescents with mild-moderate active IBD.

Nutrition is one of the most critical factors affecting the development of NAFLD. The different dietary patterns and habits can prevent or, conversely, increase the progression of NAFLD (14, 15). The relationship between dietary patterns and NAFLD has been evaluated in several studies and it has been shown that the Mediterranean diet and Adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) were inversely associated with NAFLD.

The MD is optimal to ensure an adequate supply of nutrients during pregnancy. It provides all the energy and nutrients required to allow fetal growth and development, protecting from the development of obstetric pathologies including complications of childbirth, infections and alteration in fetal growth. The MD diet also can prevent some maternal complications such as diabetes, sleep quality and overweight or obesity.

This umbrella review was aimed at understanding if the Mediterranean diet can have a protective role against the development of age-related cognitive disorders.