Mediterranean Diet May Support <br />'Healthy Aging,' Says Study This is according to an analysis found <br />in the British Medical Journal, 'Gut.' The Mediterranean Diet puts an emphasis <br />on vegetables, olive oil, fish, fruits and nuts. As one of the world's healthiest diets, it calls for low <br />intakes of saturated fats, red meat and dairy items. 612 subjects were used for the study, <br />all ranging from 65 to 79 years old. The participants, who hailed from five different countries <br />in Europe, were categorized based on their frailties. Those who stuck to the eating plan after a year <br />showed an increase of "good bacteria" in their guts and a jump in bacteria linked <br />to better brain health. Subjects also reported <br />faster walking speed and <br />improved grip strength. Duke Diet and Fitness Center nutrition director <br />Elisabetta Politi says this study shows how <br />the diet achieves results within one's body. Elisabetta Politi, <br />via 'USA Today'
