The Mediterranean diet and cardiovascular health: A critical review

MA Martínez-González, A Gea… - Circulation research, 2019 - Am Heart Assoc
The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), abundant in minimally processed plant-based foods, rich
in monounsaturated fat from olive oil, but lower in saturated fat, meats, and dairy products …

Definition of the Mediterranean diet: a literature review

C Davis, J Bryan, J Hodgson, K Murphy - Nutrients, 2015 - mdpi.com
Numerous studies over several decades suggest that following the Mediterranean diet
(MedDiet) can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, and improve cognitive …

Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease with a Mediterranean diet

R Estruch, E Ros, J Salas-Salvadó… - New England journal …, 2013 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Observational cohort studies and a secondary prevention trial have shown an
inverse association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and cardiovascular risk …

Updating the mediterranean diet pyramid towards sustainability: Focus on environmental concerns

L Serra-Majem, L Tomaino, S Dernini, EM Berry… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Background: Nowadays the food production, supply and consumption chain represent a
major cause of ecological pressure on the natural environment, and diet links worldwide …

Mediterranean diet pyramid today. Science and cultural updates

A Bach-Faig, EM Berry, D Lairon, J Reguant… - Public health …, 2011 - cambridge.org
ObjectiveTo present the Mediterranean diet (MD) pyramid: a lifestyle for today. DesignA new
graphic representation has been conceived as a simplified main frame to be adapted to the …

[HTML][HTML] Accruing evidence on benefits of adherence to the Mediterranean diet on health: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis

F Sofi, R Abbate, GF Gensini, A Casini - The American journal of clinical …, 2010 - Elsevier
Background: The Mediterranean diet has long been reported to be protective against the
occurrence of several different health outcomes. Objective: We aimed to update our previous …

Weight loss with a low-carbohydrate, Mediterranean, or low-fat diet

I Shai, D Schwarzfuchs, Y Henkin… - … England Journal of …, 2008 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Trials comparing the effectiveness and safety of weight-loss diets are frequently
limited by short follow-up times and high dropout rates. Methods In this 2-year trial, we …

[HTML][HTML] A short screener is valid for assessing Mediterranean diet adherence among older Spanish men and women

H Schröder, M Fitó, R Estruch… - The Journal of …, 2011 - Elsevier
Ensuring the accuracy of dietary assessment instruments is paramount for interpreting diet-
disease relationships. The present study assessed the relative and construct validity of the …

Adherence to Mediterranean diet and health status: meta-analysis

F Sofi, F Cesari, R Abbate, GF Gensini, A Casini - Bmj, 2008 - bmj.com
Objective To systematically review all the prospective cohort studies that have analysed the
relation between adherence to a Mediterranean diet, mortality, and incidence of chronic …

Studies on free radicals, antioxidants, and co-factors

K Rahman - Clinical interventions in aging, 2007 - Taylor & Francis
The interplay between free radicals, antioxidants, and co-factors is important in maintaining
health, aging and age-related diseases. Free radicals induce oxidative stress, which is …