The more women followed this diet, the longer they lived
One of the best diets for health keeps getting better. A new study that tracked more than 25,000 women for a quarter century found that the more their eating patterns were in sync with the Mediterranean diet, the less likely they were to die during that period. The relationship held up even when researchers accounted for other factors that influence longevity, including age, exercise habits ...
by Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times
May 31, 2024
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One of the best diets for health keeps getting better.
A new study that tracked more than 25,000 women for a quarter century found that the more their eating patterns were in sync with the Mediterranean diet, the less likely they were to die during that period. The relationship held up even when researchers accounted for other factors that influence longevity, including age, exercise habits and smoking history.
The findings were published Friday in the journal JAMA Network Open.
The is heavy on fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Extra virgin olive oil, which is rich in antioxidants, is the main source of fat. Protein comes from lean sources like beans, legumes
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