There is a solid body of evidence that supports a range of positive health effects associated with adopting the Mediterranean diet, specifically on beneficial outcomes in heart health, type 2 diabetes, weight management and weight control, reduced risk of certain types of cancer, improved cognitive function, and more.
There is a solid body of evidence that supports a range of positive health effects associated with adopting the Mediterranean diet, specifically on beneficial outcomes in heart health, type 2 diabetes, weight management and weight control, reduced risk of certain types of cancer, improved cognitive function, and more. However, it is important to note that most of the research conducted on the Mediterranean diet has been among people who live in Mediterranean or European countries or white populations living in the U.S.16 More research is needed to determine if similar beneficial effects from adhering to this diet would be observed in racially diverse populations.