Mediterranean diet Archives - The Westside Story

Fad diets are a poor substitute for science-based nutrition

Jul 19, 2018

The scientific process can often seem contradictory to outside observers. One study will seem to debunk another in remarkably short order. In an era of internet news that relies on punchy headlines and nearly i...

Study suggests Mediterranean diet reduces risk of a dangerous form of breast cancer

West Side Story

Mar 9, 2017

Health, Science

A new large-scale study suggests that a Mediterranean diet, rich in fish, vegetables, olive oil, fruits, nuts, and whole grains, could significantly reduce risk of oestrogen-receptor-negative (ER-negative) brea...

Scientists say eating Mediterranean diet alongside Olive oil can reduce breast cancer risks

Bryan M Zarpentine

Sep 15, 2015

Health

A new study has revealed that a Mediterranean diet complemented with extra olive oil could help in reducing risks of breast cancer. It may not be the case in a low-fat diet or a Mediterranean diet appended with...

Lowering stroke risk with the Mediterranean diet

Regular Mediterranean diet can reduce stroke risk upto 18%, finds research

Cody Gash

Feb 14, 2015

Health

In a recent prospective study involving California teachers, researchers observed that people following the Mediterranean diet have lower risks of stroke, especially ischemic stroke. The study enrolled 135,500 ...

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