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Benefits of Mediterranean Diet for Depression

Mental-health disorders have various treatments and now diet also has an influence in treating or reducing the symptoms of depression. Researchers at Deakin University have found the diet can help those suffering from severe depression.

Benefits of Mediterranean Diet for Depression

Benefits of Mediterranean Diet for Depression

Mediterranean diet is rich in vegetables, fresh fruit, whole grains, nuts and legumes, fish, poultry, dairy products and red wine.

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Mediterranean Diet - Benefits - Components - Olive Oil - FAQs

Mediterranean Diet - Benefits - Components - Olive Oil - FAQs

Mediterranean diet has long been considered one of the healthiest diets on the planet. This diet plan discourages the use of saturated fats and hydrogenated oils while cooking meals.

Anti-Inflammatory Diet | Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Anti-Inflammatory Diet | Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Healthy foods as part of anti-inflammatory diet to fight inflammation are basic components of the Mediterranean diet.

Mediterranean Diet can Prevent Inflammation in Both Men and Women

Mediterranean Diet can Prevent Inflammation in Both Men and Women

Foods that fight inflammation also reduce the risk of developing atherosclerosis – thickening of the vessel walls, and thereby prevent a heart attack.

Mediterranean Diet may Have Lasting Effects on Brain Health

Mediterranean Diet may Have Lasting Effects on Brain Health

Our brains shrink by 1-2 percent per year in old age and a Mediterranean-style diet could potentially help to slow down this shrinking process.

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