In exciting news, researchers at Columbia University have proven that following the Mediterranean diet can significantly decrease the chances of age related dementia and also reduce the risk of early dementia progressing to Alzheimer’s Disease.

The Study.
Researchers at the Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain at Columbia University Medical Center studied 1,393 people showing no signs of early dementia, and 482 people who did have symptoms of mild cognitive impairment, or early dementia. All the individuals’ in the study had their daily diets scrutinised and were then given a rating as to how well they followed the Mediterranean diet. The individuals were then followed up for 4 1/2 years on average. » Read more: What is the Mediterranean Diet?

A study performed by the University of Crete has revealed an important link among the pregnant women’s diet and the possibility of developing asthma and allergies to their newly born children. The pregnant women who followed the Mediterranean Diet during their pregnancy, gave birth to children with limited incidences of childhood asthma and allergies.

Even we all know that it is important to consume healthy food during pregnancy avoiding in the same time alcohol and tobacco, this study highlighted the critical importance of a nutritious pre-natal diet. » Read more: Mediterranean Diet Health Benefits