By Harry Miller – Canada News Media
The Mediterranean diet, which features an emphasis on plant foods, is considered the “gold standard” dietary pattern in terms of the wide range of health benefits it offers.
Studies have associated adherence to the eating pattern with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer.
Research also suggests that the Mediterranean diet can help ease arthritic joint pain and improve fertility.
