By Alexandra Sifferlin @acsifferlinJan. 06, 2014
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The low in red and processed meats is what truly turns me off. Now, I eat my share of chicken and pork, but doing away with my steaks is just a bit much. I do note it is also a low-carb diet, another thing I have problems with.
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There is no ultimate diet, but if there were, the Mediterranean plan would come darn close.
Featuring staples like olive oil, nuts and vegetables, the Mediterranean diet has been heralded as a game changer for health and longevity. Countless studies have connected the eating plan to lower risks of heart attack and stroke and some have suggested the diet can even slow or prevent memory loss. Researchers speculate that the protective benefits likely stem from the combined effect of the diets healthy fats and nutrients.
Read more: Mediterranean Diet Alone Lowers Risk of Diabetes, Research Says | TIME.com Mediterranean Diet Alone Lowers Risk of Diabetes, Research Says | TIME.com
The low in red and processed meats is what truly turns me off. Now, I eat my share of chicken and pork, but doing away with my steaks is just a bit much. I do note it is also a low-carb diet, another thing I have problems with.