Abstract
Consumption of a Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is associated with several significant health benefits, however most evidence comes from Mediterranean countries, where the diet may be more culturally acceptable. Whether older Australians can adhere to a traditional MedDiet is unknown. We aimed to test the feasibility of elderly Australians adhering to a MedDiet over two weeks.
Highlights
Consumption of a Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is associated with several significant health benefits, most evidence comes from Mediterranean countries, where the diet may be more culturally acceptable
The Prevención con Dieta Mediterránea (PREDIMED) trial conducted in Spain found that after almost five years follow-up, following a MedDiet supplemented with either extra virgin olive oil or nuts lowered risk of allcause mortality (multivariable adjusted hazard ratio (HR) 0.71, Sonfidence interval (CI) 0.56-0.90, P = 0.004) and stroke (HR 0.61, CI 0.44-0.86, P = 0.005) compared to the habitual Spanish diet [8]
Data were missing for two participants who were not included in the calculation
Summary
Consumption of a Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is associated with several significant health benefits, most evidence comes from Mediterranean countries, where the diet may be more culturally acceptable. The traditional Mediterranean dietary pattern is characterised by a high intake of legumes, wholegrain cereal products, nuts, vegetables, fruits, extra virgin olive oil, and seafood [1,2,3]. It is low in red meat and processed foods and contains moderate amounts of cheese, milk and yoghurt. The Prevención con Dieta Mediterránea (PREDIMED) trial conducted in Spain found that after almost five years follow-up, following a MedDiet supplemented with either extra virgin olive oil or nuts lowered risk of allcause mortality (multivariable adjusted hazard ratio (HR) 0.71, CI 0.56-0.90, P = 0.004) and stroke (HR 0.61, CI 0.44-0.86, P = 0.005) compared to the habitual Spanish diet [8]
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