Previous studies have also found associations between the Mediterranean diet and increased longevity, the researchers noted. The Mediterranean diet is a plant-based nutrition plan that mimics the regional cuisines of the countries along the Mediterranean Sea, such as Italy and Greece. Siegel also told Fox News Digital, "Monounsaturated fats and antioxidants (polyphenols), which are high in the Mediterranean diet, decrease inflammation and are heart-healthy." New Jersey-based registered dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade also reflected on the longevity-boosting benefits of the Mediterranean diet in a conversation with Fox News Digital. Original article source: Mediterranean diet could help women live longer, Harvard study finds

Source: Fox News June 03, 2024 22:14 UTC