Mediterranean Meals

A new study on the Mediterranean diet provides more evidence for the case to go veg, especially for those who want to live to a ripe old age. Longevity has been linked to specific Mediterranean-diet aspects, such as consuming lots of vegetables and olive oils, eating meat sparingly, and drinking a moderate amount of alcohol. In the study, 23,349 participants in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition were followed for an average of 8.5 years, and their diets were rated in relation to how similar they were to a traditional Mediterranean diet. A moderate alcohol intake came in first as the most important aspect of the diet, with a low consumption of meat coming in second. So, respect all life, live more life … sounds like a win-win!