“In the present study, higher MeDi adherence was associated with reduced risk of dementia and cognitive decline in a traditional Mediterranean population,” the researchers concluded.
What is in the Mediterranean diet?
The Mediterranean diet incorporates the traditional healthy living habits of people from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including France, Greece, Italy, and Spain.
It varies by country and region, so it has a variety of definitions. But in general, it is high in vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, beans, cereals, grains, fish, and unsaturated fats like olive oil. It usually includes a low consumption of meat and dairy.
You can make your diet more Mediterranean by:
- Eat plenty of starchy foods, such as bread and pasta.
- Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables
- Include fish in your diet
- eat less meat
- Choose products made from vegetable and vegetable oils, such as olive oil.
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