1. What is The Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean diet has long been considered the gold standard when it comes to healthy nutrition. It consists of mostly vegetables, low glycemic fruit, whole grains, nuts, legumes, and small amounts of meat, fish, and dairy.

2. What Did the Study Show

The study used data collected that examines all causes of diseases and death. This information was used to calculate a person’s life span based on their diet. By comparing this data based on the standard American diet and the Mediterranean diet researchers showed that the Mediterranean diet can add, on average, 10 years to your lifespan.  

3. Why is This Study Important

The average life expectancy is 75 years old. This study showed that, even if you are struggling with your health and wellness, you can still make changes today that will impact your life expectancy.