The Mediterranean diet, native to countries like Greece and Italy, is rich in fruits, vegetables, wine, whole grains, beans, nuts, fish, and olive oil, but low in meat and dairy – so it is constantly being linked to better health, such as reduced risk of cancer and heart disease.
And now, new research in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says women who follow a Mediterranean diet may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer after menopause than women with different eating habits.
For the study, scientists followed 14,800 Greek women for 10 years and determined women most closely following a Mediterranean diet were 22% less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, compared to women consuming a less traditional diet. Among the study participants, 240 women were diagnosed with breast cancer during a 10 year follow-up.
But the reduction of risk was only seen in women who were post-menopausal. No change was observed in younger women. Other factors taken into account were the women’s age, education, smoking, weight, and exercise habits.
In February, a study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health found Mediterranean-type diets protect the brain against damage associated with cognitive problems and help lower the risk of depression.
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