date:Feb 20, 2020
Mediterranean basics also had longer telomeres than those who ate a standard American diet with red meat, saturated fats, sweets and empty calories. Those who followed the Mediterranean diet, however, had the longest telomeres on average.
It's also good for gut health
The latest study found that eating a Mediterranean diet causes microbiome changes linked to improvements in cognitive function and memory, immunity and bone strength, according to the study authors, writing about their work for