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Do You Have Diabetes? Here’s Why The Mediterranean Diet Is For You!

Learn about the different types of diabetes – type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes – and how lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 and gestational diabetes. The Mediterranean diet is a particularly good choice for people with diabetes, as it can help manage blood sugar levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and promote weight loss. For personalised dietary advice, contact Med E Life.

How Can The Mediterranean Diet Prevent Heart Attacks?

Heart attacks occur when a blockage forms in a coronary artery, cutting off blood supply to a part of the heart muscle. A healthy lifestyle is key to preventing heart attacks, such as quitting smoking, exercising regularly, following a Mediterranean diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing chronic conditions.

The Joy of Eating With Friends and Family

Eating is more than just survival. It’s a means by which we come together to share food, tradition, culture, and quality time. Studies show that eating together is not only beneficial for your physical health, but your mental health too with lower rates of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and even eating disorders. That’s why following […]

Mediterranean Diet Recipes That Support Gut Health

Find out why gut health is important and how the Mediterranean diet improves gut microbiome. The Mediterranean diet isn’t just a tasty way of eating, but it also does wonders for your gut health. When we talk about good gut health, we’re talking about the gastrointestinal system acting as it should – without pain, unusual […]

CVD and cardiovascular benefits

Martínez-González, Miguel A, Gea, Alfredo, & Ruiz-Canela, Miguel. (2019). The Mediterranean Diet and Cardiovascular Health: A Critical Review. Circulation Research,124(5), 779-798.https://www.ahajournals.org/d…IRCRESAHA.118.313348 Estruch R, Ros E, Salas-Salvadó J, Covas MI, Corella D, Arós F, Gómez-Gracia E, Ruiz-Gutiérrez V, Fiol M, Lapetra J, Lamuela-Raventos RM. Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease with a mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive […]

Type 2 Diabetes

Itsiopoulos, C.; Brazionis, L.; Kaimakamis, M.; Cameron, M.; Best, J.D.; O’Dea, K.; Rowley, K. Can the mediterranean diet lower HbA1c in type 2 diabetes? Results from a randomized cross-over study. Nutr. Metab. Cardiovasc. Dis. 2011, 21, 740–747.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20674309/ Salas-Salvadó J, Guasch-Ferré M, Lee CH, Estruch R, Clish CB, Ros E. Protective Effects of the Mediterranean […]

Longevity and prevention of cognitive decline

Morze J, Danielewicz A, Przybyłowicz K, Zeng H, Hoffmann G, Schwingshackl L. An updated systematic review and meta-analysis on adherence to mediterranean diet and risk of cancer. Eur J Nutr. 2021 Apr;60(3):1561-1586. doi: 10.1007/s00394-020-02346-6. Epub 2020 Aug 8. PMID: 32770356; PMCID: PMC7987633.https://sci-hub.se/10.1007/s00394-020-02346-6 Bonaccio M, Di Castelnuovo A, Costanzo S, et al. Mediterranean diet and mortality […]