Live a Longer, Healthier Life

Tired of carrot sticks? Missing your carbs? Low fat leave you hungry? The latest issue of JAMA says that the Mediterranean diet with regular exercise, moderate amounts of wine with dinner, and no smoking can significantly extend your life--and make it worth living!

Take a look at this issue, JAMA vol. 292, no. 12, September 22-29, or read the summary and various health web sites, such as Science Digest, and ABC News.

The American Heart Association says the following:

“What is the "Mediterranean" diet?
There's no one "Mediterranean" diet. At least 16 countries border the Mediterranean Sea. Diets vary between these countries and also between regions within a country. Many differences in culture, ethnic background, religion, economy and agricultural production result in different diets. But the common Mediterranean dietary pattern has these characteristics:

high consumption of fruits, vegetables, bread and other cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts and seeds
olive oil is an important monounsaturated fat source
dairy products, fish and poultry are consumed in low to moderate amounts, and little red meat is eaten
eggs are consumed zero to four times a week
wine is consumed in low to moderate amounts "