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The significance of maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D is becoming clearer through emerging research. There is now mounting evidence that higher levels of vitamin can help prevent the following:

Colorectal cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Endometrial cancer
Prostate cancer
Skin cancer

Additionally Vitamin D deficiency has been found to be associated with the following:

Heart Disease
High Blood pressure
Type 1 Diabetes
Multiple sclerosis
Autoimmune disorders
Vitamin D3 […]

Mediterranean diet confers health benefits which are being studied. For instance Olive oil contains polyphenols that are shown to lower blood clot risks by decreasing the stickiness of platelets. These polyphenols also act as anti-inflammatory.

The Mediterranean diet which contains extra virgin olive oil and omega-3 fatty acids from fish confer anti-cancer, anti-heart disease, anti-diabetes, anti-osteopenic […]

Antioxidants counter the oxidative harm caused by reactive oxygen species which are damaging to the cells in your body. Oxidative stress is caused by normal oxidative metabolism by giving rise to free radicals which create the changes characteristic of aging. Some of this is natural and some of it is due to extrinsic factors such […]

The Modified Mediterranean Diet provides many health benefits. It is based on plant foods.

EXCLUDED: meats, sweets, flour,fat, corn syrup and butter.

INCLUDED:Fresh vegetables, olive oil, legumes, nuts,(walnuts, pecans, almond and hazelnut), seeds, fresh fruits,herbs and spices.

Fresh fish, onion,garlic, tomato are also included.

For frequency, portion size and menu ideas there are many resources. This diet allows the […]