Mediterranean Diet May Support 'Healthy Aging,' Says Study
- 4 years ago
Mediterranean Diet May Support
'Healthy Aging,' Says Study This is according to an analysis found
in the British Medical Journal, 'Gut.' The Mediterranean Diet puts an emphasis
on vegetables, olive oil, fish, fruits and nuts. As one of the world's healthiest diets, it calls for low
intakes of saturated fats, red meat and dairy items. 612 subjects were used for the study,
all ranging from 65 to 79 years old. The participants, who hailed from five different countries
in Europe, were categorized based on their frailties. Those who stuck to the eating plan after a year
showed an increase of "good bacteria" in their guts and a jump in bacteria linked
to better brain health. Subjects also reported
faster walking speed and
improved grip strength. Duke Diet and Fitness Center nutrition director
Elisabetta Politi says this study shows how
the diet achieves results within one's body. Elisabetta Politi,
via 'USA Today'
'Healthy Aging,' Says Study This is according to an analysis found
in the British Medical Journal, 'Gut.' The Mediterranean Diet puts an emphasis
on vegetables, olive oil, fish, fruits and nuts. As one of the world's healthiest diets, it calls for low
intakes of saturated fats, red meat and dairy items. 612 subjects were used for the study,
all ranging from 65 to 79 years old. The participants, who hailed from five different countries
in Europe, were categorized based on their frailties. Those who stuck to the eating plan after a year
showed an increase of "good bacteria" in their guts and a jump in bacteria linked
to better brain health. Subjects also reported
faster walking speed and
improved grip strength. Duke Diet and Fitness Center nutrition director
Elisabetta Politi says this study shows how
the diet achieves results within one's body. Elisabetta Politi,
via 'USA Today'