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Mediterranean diet project by EU aims to promote healthy lifestyle


The Mediterranean diet aims to follow the traditional eating patterns common in countries around the Mediterranean. Long associated with good health, the diet is high in vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, beans, cereals, grains, fish, and unsaturated fats, while also being low in meat and dairy. Studies in the past have linked it to a reduced risk of dementia​, increased chance of healthy aging​, and an increase in bone health​ in those suffering from osteoporosis.

However, many Mediterranean countries are shifting towards the consumption of ‘ultra-processed’ foods, which have…



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