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June 14, 2018
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Amongst Further Scrutiny, Major Mediterranean Diet Study Produces Impressive Results

The PREDIMED study, first published in The New England Journal of Medicine in 2013, was a landmark clinical trial demonstrating the Mediterranean diet...
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June 12, 2018
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Expert Tips to “Make It Med” All Year Long

We put a special spotlight on the Mediterranean Diet for International Mediterranean Diet Month , but we encourage everyone to appreciate its foods...
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June 05, 2018
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Summer Vegetable Salads

At the peak of summer when the garden is in full bloom, there is no better way to celebrate the season than to incorporate your favorite summer...
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May 29, 2018
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Dive Into a Mediterranean Bowl

Nope, we’re not talking about the beautiful ceramics from Morocco or Vietri sul Mare. Today, we’re exploring the delicious Mediterranean foods served...
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May 22, 2018
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Your Guide to Mediterranean Olives

Olive trees are among the oldest cultivated trees in history, supporting Mediterranean civilizations for at least 6,000 years. Though it’s speculated...
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May 15, 2018
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Our Culinary Trip to Sicily

This blog originally appeared on Cuisinicity and is a guest post from Dr. Catherine Katz. She and her husband, Dr. David Katz, joined forces with...
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May 08, 2018
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The Nutty and Seedy Side of the Mediterranean Diet

In 2014, archaeologists at a site on the upper Jordan River in Israel discovered the remains of 55 species of 780,000 year-old edible plants,...
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May 01, 2018
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3 Good Reasons to Love the Mediterranean Diet

At Oldways, we have long been enamored with Mediterranean cuisine. In celebration of International Mediterranean Diet Month this May—and in...
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April 24, 2018
Med Month 2018

May is International Mediterranean Diet Month

Another year, another May: another International Mediterranean Diet Month! While we always love Med Month, this year is particularly special for us...
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April 17, 2018
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Core of the Mediterranean Diet

Research from Spain backs up what your taste buds have known all along: sautéing vegetables in a little olive oil is preferable to boiling them...
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April 10, 2018
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The Scoop on Coconut

The coconut is a fruit rich in history. Called the “tree of life” by many cultures, it has provided nutrition, hydration, and shelter for thousands...
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April 03, 2018
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Vitamin D Sources for Vegans and Vegetarians

Vitamin D plays an important role in bone health, as well as in immune, nerve, and muscle function. In addition, it may play a role in protecting...
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