RESEARCHERS learned that people that live on the Mediterranean Sea ~and stick to the Mediterranean Diet~ have had lower incidences of heart disease, stroke, cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes. A chronic disease study done at the University of Florence has shown that this diet has more health benefits than originally thought.
study from university of florence
Over a period of 18 years, researchers at the University of Florence carried out a study involving 5 million people. One of the topics was to grade actual levels of adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and the cuisine they used most often. The study's findings were published by the British Medical Journal in September, 2008.
The research has demonstrated that more or less strictly following the principles of the Mediterranean Diet offers significant impact on reducing chronic and serious illnesses such as cancer, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, and heart disease.
Such adherence saw 6% decrease in all cancers, 13% decrease in both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and 9% reduction in cardiovascular disease. The researchers noted that the diet has been found relevant for public health, and it encourages the prevention of the major chronic diseases.
what is the mediterranean diet ?
In the author's opinion, the French Mediterranean Diet the most meanigful of all. French people more consistently eat foods rich in antioxidants as well as fruits, grains, herbs, vegetables, fish, nuts, Olive Oil, and Flax Seed Oil which are the very foundation of the French people's diet. Through-out the year, their meals are neither based on excessive consumption of dairy products nor red meat. They drink red wine every day, and reap its benefits, but they do so in moderation.
conclusion
Such significant reduction in ~but not limited to~ Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, cardiovascular disease, and cancer can be achieved when following the Mediterranean Diet. It is in the XXI century widely used world-wide for weight management due to its healthy supply of properties to ensure a proper weight loss.
It should, however, be consumed regularly over extended periods of time. Just do not expect the intended results over-night. Mother Nature does not work over-night.
editor's note: French people are strongly convinced that being on a diet
is meaningless. They remain eating the foods and keeping healthy habits
they have implemented for centuries. You may wish to follow this link to
the article "French Mediterranean Diet Does Not Exist."
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