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07 05 12 • Mediterranean Diet Information

Putting Broccoli in the Spotlight: re the Mediterranean Diet

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 240,000 new cases will be diagnosed and more than 28,000 men will die from prostate cancer in the US in 2012 alone. As such, it is considered to be the second leading cause of cancer deaths among American men. Experts further estimated that one in every six American males will be diagnosed with this condition during his lifetime. In Australia, about 20,000 new cases are diagnosed and more than 3,300 men die every year as a result of the disease.
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15 04 12 • Mediterranean Diet Information

Preventing Diabetic Neuropathy with the Mediterranean Diet

Diabetic neuropathy often manifests its symptoms in diabetic people who have been battling with the disease for about 25 years or more. However, the symptoms can also be observed in people who are overweight and those who have difficulty controlling their blood sugar and blood pressure levels.
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13 02 12 • Food in the Spotlight, Mediterranean Diet Information

Mediterranean Diet – Uncovering the All-Important Role of Herbs and Spices

Have you ever wondered why herbs and spices are placed right at the base of the revised Mediterranean diet food pyramid? They have been clearly put there for a reason, that’s for sure. But why? To know the reason behind this move, let’s take a closer look at what these Mediterranean herbs and spices can [...]
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06 02 12 • Mediterranean Diet Information

Modified Mediterranean Diet – Exploring the Many Health Benefits It Provides

Do you want to switch to a much healthier diet but you just can’t find all the ingredients used in traditional Mediterranean cuisine? If so, you’ll be glad to know that you can still partake of the health benefits brought about by a Mediterranean style diet by following a modified Mediterranean diet. So, what is [...]
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16 12 11 • Mediterranean Diet Information

The Mediterranean Diet and Depression – Is Your Diet Causing the Blues?

Are you feeling down and quite depressed lately? Is stress weighing you down? If you are feeling down and out most of the time, and are starting to feel bad about yourself for no apparent reason, changing the way you eat may do you a lot of good.
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07 12 11 • Mediterranean Diet Information

Mediterranean Diet – What It Is and What It’s Not

The Mediterranean diet works because it is an actual diet. It was patterned after how the Mediterranean people actually ate up until some 50 years ago. By then, the Mediterraneans were found to be among the world's healthiest people despite the high smoking rates in those countries.
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02 12 11 • Disease Prevention, Mediterranean Diet Information

Using the Power of Mediterranean Diet to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer's disease is one form of brain disorder that affects a person's memory, behaviour and decision-making ability. In the early stages, this may be difficult to diagnose since it may manifest itself as a simple case of forgetfulness due to aging. Later, however, this condition may progress and develop into a condition known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI). You'll know if your loved one is affected with MCI if he or she exhibits the following symptoms:
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