ABSTRACT

Adults living in certain olive-growing areas of the Mediterranean Basin display high life expectancies and rates of chronic disease that are among the lowest in the world. These benefits are achieved despite socioeconomic indicators that are often much lower than those of more industrial nations in North America and Europe. Attention has focused on

chapter 4|20 pages

Fats and Oils

chapter 5|30 pages

Fruits, Vegetables, Legumes, and Grains

chapter 6|30 pages

Milk and Dairy Products

chapter 7|24 pages

Meat and Meat Products

chapter 8|24 pages

Alcoholic Beverages

chapter 9|20 pages

Mediterranean Diet and Longevity

chapter 12|48 pages

Cancer and the Mediterranean Diet

chapter 13|22 pages

The Cyprus Experience