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Mediterranean Diet and Cancer. [PDF]

Nutrición Hospitalaria, 2021
Introduction: cancer remains one of the main causes of death worldwide, representing a major health issue. Mediterranean diet (MD) can have an important role in lowering cancer incidence. Objectives/Methods: we performed a bibliographic review searching for evidence demonstrating the protective role of MD against cancer, and herein discuss our main ...
Ovidio, Hernando Requejo, Hortensia, García de Quinto   +1 more
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PON1 and Mediterranean Diet [PDF]

Nutrients, 2015
The Mediterranean diet has been proven to be highly effective in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) has been implicated in the development of those conditions, especially atherosclerosis. The present work describes a systematic review of current evidence supporting the influence of Mediterranean diet and its constituents on
José Lou-Bonafonte, Clara Gabás-Rivera, María Navarro, Jesús Osada   +3 more
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Mediterranean diet and depression [PDF]

Public Health Nutrition, 2006
AbstractObjectiveThe adherence to a Mediterranean Dietary Pattern ensures an adequate intake of B vitamins and w-3 fatty acids. A protective role on depression has been suggested for both nutrients.DesignCross-sectional analysis from the SUN (Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra) prospective cohort study.
Doreste, J. (J.), Bes-Rastrollo, M. (Maira), Henriquez-Sanchez, P. (Patricia), Sanchez-Villegas, A. (Almudena)   +3 more
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Phenols, Flavors, and the Mediterranean Diet [PDF]

Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, 2020
Abstract Phenols or phenolics are a class of compounds that have one or more hydroxyl groups attached to a 6-carbon aromatic ring, they occur as plant secondary metabolites, having in common the antioxidant activity. Their average daily intake varies widely around the world.
Issaoui, Manel, Delgado, Amélia Martins, Caruso, Giorgia, Micali, Maria, Barbera, Marcella, Atrous, Hager, Ouslati, Amira, Chammem, Nadia   +7 more
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Foods of the Mediterranean diet: Garlic and Mediterranean legumes

Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene, 2022
The Mediterranean diet is a dietary regime derived from the one followed by the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by many healthy constituents, among which are cereals, legumes, fruits, vegetables, olives, and white meat.
NAUREEN, ZAKIRA, BONETTI, GABRIELE, MEDORI, MARIA CHIARA, AQUILANTI, BARBARA, VELLUTI, VALERIA, MATERA, GIUSEPPINA, IACONELLI, AMERIGO, BERTELLI, MATTEO   +7 more
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Sustainable diets: the Mediterranean diet as an example [PDF]

Public Health Nutrition, 2011
AbstractObjectiveTo present the Mediterranean diet as an example of a sustainable diet, in which nutrition, biodiversity, local food production, culture and sustainability are strongly interconnected.DesignReview of notions and activities contributing towards the acknowledgement of the Mediterranean diet as a sustainable diet.SettingThe Mediterranean ...
Burlingame, Barbara, Dernini, Sandro
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Phytosterols and Cholesterol Metabolism in the Mediterranean Diet

Acta Medica, 2006
The objective of this work was to review nutritional components of the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet is not a specific diet plan or diet program but a collection of eating habits that are traditionally followed by the people of the ...
Zdeněk Zadák, Radomír Hyšpler, Alena Tichá, Dagmar Solichová, Vladimír Bláha, Bohuslav Melichar   +5 more
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Mediterranean Diet and Cardiodiabesity: A Review [PDF]

Nutrients, 2014
Cardiodiabesity has been used to define and describe the well-known relationship between type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), obesity, the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The objective of this study was to perform a scientific literature review with a systematic search to examine all the cardiovascular risk factors combined and ...
Bach-Faig, Anna, García Fernández, Elena, Rico Cabanas, Laura, Rosgaard, Nanna, Estruch Riba, Ramón   +4 more
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Adherence to Mediterranean diet and bone health

Nutrición Hospitalaria, 2014
Introduction: Several studies have concluded that incidences of osteoporosis and osteoporosis-related fractures vary across the European Union, the lowest incidence being reported in the Mediterranean area. The beneficial effect is mainly attributed to a
Antonio Romero Pérez, Ana Rivas Velasco
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The Forgotten Fruit: A Case for Consuming Avocado Within the Traditional Mediterranean Diet

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2020
The Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits and vegetables and includes an abundant intake of oleic-acid-rich olive oil. People who adhere to a Mediterranean diet have reduced risk for numerous chronic diseases.
Nikki A. Ford, Ann G. Liu
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