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