All Mediterranean Diet Articles Everyday Health MenuNewslettersSearch ALL ARTICLES IN Mediterranean Diet THE LATEST What Is the Mediterranean Diet A Detailed Beginner s GuideLearn about the health benefits of this eating style. Plus, find a list of foods to eat and avoid, and a 7-day meal plan.By Jessica MigalaAugust 02, 2022 8 Scientific Health Benefits of the Mediterranean DietThe Mediterranean diet focuses on eating fruits, veggies, olive oil, fish, nuts, and seeds. Studies suggest it may help prevent heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, and it may even help with weight loss. Read about Mediterranean diet benefits here.By Sheryl Huggins SalomonJune 10, 2022 A Complete Mediterranean Diet Food List and 14-Day Meal PlanThe Mediterranean diet is a mostly plant-based eating plan with fish, poultry, whole grains, nuts, olive oil, and some dairy. It may help with weight loss and disease prevention. Get a beginner’s guide of what to eat and avoid — plus a sample menu.By Jessica MigalaJune 06, 2022 Mediterranean Diet Tied to Lower Preeclampsia RiskWomen whose eating habits most closely resemble a Mediterranean-diet may be less likely to develop dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy, a new study suggests.By Lisa RapaportApril 20, 2022 What Is the Green Mediterranean Diet and Should You Try It New research suggests that a green twist on the Mediterranean diet may offer even more health benefits. Here’s what you need to know.By Jessica MigalaMarch 09, 2021 11 Quick and Easy Mediterranean Diet SnacksMany people have hopped aboard the plant-based Mediterranean diet, regarded as the best diet overall by U.S. News & World Report. While your weekly meal plans may be covered, here are some great options for healthy snacks when hunger strikes.By Brianna MajsiakSeptember 21, 2020 A Mediterranean Diet May Alter the Gut Microbiome to Improve LongevityA yearlong study suggests that the Mediterranean diet improves frailty, cognition, and inflammation in the elderly. The reason? Mediterranean diet foods appear to change gut bacteria and boost those health markers, the scientists write. Read on.By Becky UphamFebruary 20, 2020 11 Easy Mediterranean Diet Recipes for BeginnersThe Mediterranean diet doesn’t require counting carbs or fat. Rather, it focuses on eating whole, fresh foods, like salmon, veggies, fruit, olive oil, nuts, and seeds. Take the guesswork out of starting this diet with these 11 yummy and simple recipes.By Jessica MigalaMarch 28, 2019 Mediterranean Diet Linked to 25 Percent Lower Risk of Heart DiseaseHarvard University researchers studied more than 25,000 women and observed that following a Mediterranean diet was linked to better glucose metabolism, lower insulin resistance, and reduced body fat. Learn more.By Nicole KwanDecember 11, 2018 Women Over 40 May Cut Stroke Risk With Mediterranean DietWomen over age 40 who closely followed a healthy Mediterranean diet saw an average 22 percent reduced risk of stroke. Find out more about the findings, similar research, the causes of stroke, and how to develop a Mediterranean diet.By Don RaufSeptember 25, 2018 Another Benefit of a Mediterranean Diet for Older Adults May Be Better Sleep Study SaysData suggests a diet high in vegetables and fruits, legumes, and healthy fats is linked to better sleep quality in older adults. The evidence is intriguing, given the many already established benefits of a Mediterranean diet, but still preliminary. By Katherine LeeSeptember 10, 2018 A Major Study on the Mediterranean Diet Was Retracted — but the Findings Still Hold Up Experts SayThe Mediterranean diet has long been touted as improving heart health, weight, and longevity, but a retraction of a study in NEJM has some questioning its benefits. Learn more about the republished study and why it’s still good to eat like a Greek!By Jessica MigalaJune 19, 2018 NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Diet and Nutrition Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.