Mediterranean Diet Proven Effective In Decreasing Weight And Making You Long

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JAKARTA - Many people choose various easy and effective ways to lose weight by changing their diet.

However, according to researchers, there is a diet or diet that can provide more benefits than weight loss, as can the Mediterranean diet which can also take a long life.

Reporting from the Harvard Health page, research has observed a number of women following the Mediterranean diet. While on this diet, he consumed foods rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, whole grains, and pods.

According to a new study, going on a Mediterranean diet could reduce the risk of death over the next 25 years or nearly a quarter century.

Harvard-led analysis, published online on May 31, 2024 by JAMA Network Open, tracks 25,315 women over 25 years.

At first, the women filled out a dietary questionnaire and provided blood samples. The researchers assessed their diet and measured blood conditions associated with metabolism, inflammation levels, insulin resistance, and various lipids involved in cardiovascular health.

According to the study, those on the Mediterranean diet experienced a 23 percent reduction in the risk of early death. Not only that, the Mediterranean diet reduced the risk of cancer by 17 percent, and 20 percent of cardiovascular disease deaths.

"For women who want to live long, the study shows the key is to pay attention to diet," said Harvard Medical School cardiologist and study author Samia Mora, MD.

"The good news is, following the Mediterranean diet can reduce about a quarter of the risk of death over more than 25 years," he continued.

Reporting from the prevention page, a large number of studies show the Mediterranean diet causes sustained weight loss, improves heart health and brain function, and prevents chronic conditions such as diabetes and cancer.

List of Mediterranean diet foods

- Fruits and colorful vegetables - Fish and other types of seafood at least twice per week - Olive oil - Beans and nuts - whole grains such as red rice, quinoa, and fresh wheat - Herbals

Eat healthy with moderation

- Poultry and egg- Milk like milk, cheese, and yogurt- Red wine (up to one glass per day for women and two glasses per day for men, if you choose to drink)

Limit on intake

- Distributed grains and oil - Red meat or deli meat - processed or packaged foods - supplementary high in sugar foods, such as pastries or candy