"Scientific Studies Confirm the Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet in Blue Zones"

Two new studies support the health benefits of a plant-forward Mediterranean diet. The first study suggests that following this diet may reduce the risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and help control it. The second study found that children of mothers who followed a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy had improved cognitive, social, and emotional development at age two. The Mediterranean diet, which is also followed in the Blue Zones where people live longer, is associated with a lower risk of disease and has been named the Best Overall Diet for six consecutive years.