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Healthy Living with the Mediterranean Diet

How can the Mediterranean diet benefit long-term health? Multiple studies conducted in Europe and the United States showed that following the Mediterranean diet was associated with a reduced risk for various chronic diseases. The overall risk of early death was also lower and the more closely that people followed the Mediterranean diet, […]

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Whole Grains

Whole grains include any foods that contain all three naturally present parts of a grain as shown in the diagram to the right – the bran, germ, and endosperm. The bran and germ contain important antioxidants, fiber, and several vitamins and minerals. The endosperm provides nutrition in the form of starch, oils, and protein. […]