Mediterranean diet prolongs life and protects against cancer

Strict adherence to the Mediterranean diet, which protects on a diet based rich in fruit and vegetables against cancer, Italian researchers reported. Scientists have analyzed 12 international studies involving more than 1.5 million people. Nutrition experts observed the participants for 18 years. The Mediterranean diet is the cuisine of the Mediterranean nations, including plenty of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, etc. The Mediterranean diet is based on eating more, not focused on weight loss. Although it leads to another. It was found that the participants that the Mediterranean diet mortality from diseases of the cardiovascular system, preferably an average of less than 9%, 13% less frequent cases of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and 6% - reported cancer researchers. Researchers believe that the Mediterranean diet is a good tool for the prevention of serious illness and reduce mortality.