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MEDITERRANEAN DELIGHTS

BENEFITS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET FOR OLDER ADULTS

 

 

 A RESEARCH-BACKED APPROACH TO HEALTHY EATING

Experts have long agreed that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest eating patterns you can choose. Research studies continue to reveal new benefits and explain why the diet is so effective. 

Researchers noticed decades ago that people living in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea have fewer risk factors for coronary disease compared to people in the US and northern Europe. The reason: the traditional cuisines in the region.

A FRESH LOOK AT THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET

Discover the latest research on the Mediterranean diet—from improved bone and heart health to effects on longevity and improved health span. Learn the basics of the diet and get our practical recommendations for incorporating the practice into your meals.

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 A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR OF THIS ORANGE PAPER:

“This report reinforces something profoundly important for senior living communities: small, sustainable dietary changes can produce measurable improvements in residents’ well-being. The Mediterranean diet is a research-supported pathway to helping older adults live longer, healthier, more vibrant lives.” - Ajla Basic, PhD, PMP, Project Manager of Mather Institute 

Studies have shown that the Mediterranean Diet is associated with: 

  • a 23% lower risk of premature death
  • a 21% decreased risk of hip fracture
  • a 46% greater likelihood of aging healthily without developing chronic diseases 
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