Extra virgin olive oil use is associated with improved post-prandial blood glucose and LDL cholesterol in healthy subjects [PDF]
, 2015 Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is a key component of the Mediterranean diet and seems to account for the protective effect against cardiovascular disease.
ANGELICO, Francesco +10 more
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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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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 Effect of a Maternal Mediterranean Diet in Pregnancy on Insulin Resistance is Moderated by Maternal Negative Affect. [PDF]
, 2020 There is inconsistent evidence that healthy dietary interventions can effectively mitigate the risk of adverse outcomes associated with elevated insulin resistance in pregnancy, suggesting that other moderating factors may be at play.
Buss, Claudia +3 more
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Metabolic and vascular effect of the mediterranean diet [PDF]
, 2019 Several studies indicated how dietary patterns that were obtained from nutritional cluster analysis can predict disease risk or mortality. Low-grade chronic inflammation represents a background pathogenetic mechanism linking metabolic risk factors to ...
Daidone M. +5 more
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The Role of the Mediterranean Diet in the Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Van Tıp Dergisi, 2022 Since anticoagulation performed by affecting hematological parameters has serious complications such as bleeding, studies are also conducted to benefit from diets instead of prophylactic anticoagulants in order to reduce the risk of developing venous ...
Meral Ekim, Hasan Ekim, Mustafa Tuncer
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Relationship between the Mediterranean dietary pattern and musculoskeletal health in children, adolescents, and adults: systematic review and evidence map [PDF]
, 2017 Context: An understanding of the modifiable effects of diet on bone and skeletal muscle mass and strength over the life course will help inform strategies to reduce age-related fracture risk.
Ailsa A Welch +86 more
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Mediterranean diet: from a healthy diet to a sustainable dietary pattern
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2015 The notion of the Mediterranean Diet has undergone a progressive evolution over the past 60 years, from a healthy dietary pattern to a sustainable dietary pattern, in which nutrition, food, cultures, people, environment and sustainability all interact ...
Sandro eDernini
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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.) +3 more
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Does the Mediterranean diet predict longevity in the elderly? A Swedish perspective [PDF]
, 2010 Dietary pattern analysis represents a useful improvement in the investigation of diet and health relationships. Particularly, the Mediterranean diet pattern has been associated with reduced mortality risk in several studies involving both younger and ...
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