Once I started the Mediterranean diet, I never wanted to eat in any other way again. This story was originally published in February 2021, and most recently updated on January 17, 2025.

Researchers say that the traditional Cretan Mediterranean-style diet, based on a variety of plant foods, may help prevent prostate cancer. The researchers showed that dietary intake of fruits ...

The results from several studies suggest that the Mediterranean dietary pattern can be adapted in other cultures. The Lyon Diet Heart Study [3,38] showed that a modified Cretan diet could be ...

I've followed the Mediterranean diet for over 20 years. I plan my meals in advance, stock up on olive oil, and grab a snack when I'm hungry.

Greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with lower risk for stroke in a white UK population in a new large study. In a somewhat curious twist, however, the results were much ...

At the crossroads of three continents — Europe, Africa, and Asia— Crete is considered the blueprint of the Mediterranean diet. Joe Daniel Price / Getty Images Greece's largest island, Crete ...

The Mediterranean diet also wins gold medals for healthy weight loss and lowering obesity. Obesity is a leading risk factor for cancer and many other chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes ...