About Nutrition: May is National Mediterranean Diet Month

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Nutrition Nutrition Eat Right Weight Management Diet and Health From Shereen Jegtvig, your Guide to Nutrition May is National Mediterranean Diet Month Scientific studies consistently report that the healthy Mediterranean Diet and its lifestyle practices reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Read more Start a Mediterranean Diet According to the Oldways Preservation & Exchange Trust, the Mediterranean Diet was introduced in 1993 by Oldways, Harvard School of Public Health and the World Health Organization. It is based on the traditional foods eaten by people living in the Mediterranean region, especially Greece. Read more See More About:  healthy foods  cardiovascular disease  mediterranean diet Olive Oil and Your Heart Olive oil is good for your heart and keeps your cholesterol levels healthy, but that's not all it can do. Extra virgin olive oil contains polyphenols that can reduce inflammation and may help to prevent some forms of cancer. Read more See More About:  olive oil  cardiovascular disease  cooking oils Does Dealcoholized Wine Have Health Benefits? A number of studies have suggested that wine, especially red wine, may be good for you, as long as you don't overdo it (one serving a day is enough and that's only four ounces). The antioxidants in the wine are the main reason for those health benefits, although the alcohol may have something to do with it too. Read more See More About:  wine and alcohol  healthy beverages  Nutrition Ads Mediterranean Diet Diabetes Food Diet Low Cholesterol Diet Low Carb Diet Foods Nutrition Diet Featured Articles Are Genetically Modified Foods Safe? Astaxanthin in Fish and Seafood What Are Polyphenols? Why Do We Need to Eat? Twitter Facebook   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Macaroni and Cheese Oodles of delicious macaroni and cheese recipes, from old fashioned classics to spiced-up versions. More> This newsletter is written by: Shereen Jegtvig Nutrition Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Nutrition newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads How Many Calories Do You Need? Hydration Calculator How Healthy Is Your Diet? Discover Anti-Inflammatory Foods Dietary Supplements - Benefits and Risks   Follow me on: Advertisement