Mediterranean dietary pattern - advantages
Felix Weber
2026-03-24
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The Mediterranean dietary pattern is revered as one of the healthiest ways of eating. Its principles are widely known, but they have only recently begun to garner increasing attention. With its abundance of vegetables and fruits, it provides many valuable vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Comprehensive review of the Mediterranean diet
The term "Mediterranean diet" was introduced into medical literature in 1952 by American physician A. Keys, who described it as the nutritional model of the majority of the population in the Mediterranean region. During his studies, Keys observed that this population rarely suffered from anemia-related heart diseases. This was surprising, considering that in America, where Keys came from, the cases of this disease were rapidly increasing. He thus concluded that there must be a link between diet, high cholesterol levels in the blood, and heart diseases. Keys continued his research and identified the following basic principles of the Mediterranean diet: - high consumption of vegetables, which should be included in every meal, - low consumption of meat and dairy products, - infrequent consumption of cakes and sweets.
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