The Mediterranean Diet: Plant Lectins as Essential Components | Biomedgrid

In the U.S. News and World Report annual rankings (published in 2020) we note that the Mediterranean diet (Md) has, for the third year in row, been named as the overall best healthy diet. This diet is well-known for its emphasis on a high content of fruits, nuts, vegetables and whole grains. In some meals in this class of diet one can find more than 20 individual components belonging to these groups of foodstuffs. For many years now the Mediterranean way of life has been highly looked upon for health inspiration. Based on studies of Md it is now well recognised that diets rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, and healthy fats are good for us, particularly our hearts. Numerous studies have clearly shown that eating like they do in countries such as Greece, Italy, and Turkey then there is a reduced risk of suffering from heart disease. Furthermore, according to health professionals at the Mayo Clinic, those that adhere to the Md show a reduced risk of developing cancer, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease. So, what makes the Md exceptional?