(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The Mediterranean diet is well known for making
people live longer, but new research reveals the individual components of the
diet which promote longevity.
Professor Dimitrios Trichopoulos at the Harvard School of Public Health surveyed
over 23,000 participants on lifestyle and diet. Participants were interviewed
over a period of 8.5 years.
Researchers found key Mediterranean foods to promote health and a longer life
are vegetables, fruits, nuts, pulses, and olive oil. Researchers recommend
limiting the amount of meat you eat, and moderating alcohol intake. The study
also shows that a diet high in fish, seafood, and cereals, and low in dairy does
not necessarily indicate longevity.
SOURCE: BMJ online, 2009
